Bacterial challenges with gram-positive bacteria in monogastric animals have a large impact on several aspects of animal husbandry, including higher medication costs, development of antibiotic resistance and reduced growth rates and feed efficiency. Among the many gram-positive bacteria that have a devastating effect on animal health and production, the following are the most common:
- Staphylococcus spp (facultative anaerobic cocci)
- Streptococcus spp (non-motile, non-spore-forming facultative anaerobic cocci)
- Clostridium spp (obligate anaerobes)
