What are general characteristics for H. somni, G. paresis, & A. paragallinarum?
- optimal growth happens at 5-10% CO2
- require one/both X factor or V (NAD - nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)
- commensal of mucous membranes of URT & lower genital tracts
- Gram-neg., pleomorphic, coccobacilli, short rods
- facultative anaerobes, reduce nitrates, and motile
- do not survive outside of host, they are fragile