Characterization and identification of bacterial flora from infected equine hooves

Background: The aim of this study was to characterize and identify the bacterial flora associated with a specific hoof infection in population horses Rochester NY area. Methods: Samples taken from showing symptoms were first grown on Brain-Heart Infusion (BHI) solid medium. Forty different colonies obtained characterized microscopically biochemically. identity these bacteria also confirmed by 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing. Results: We have identified normal inhabitants skin such as Staphylococcus epidermidis well genus Bacillus commonly found soil. In addition, Enterococcus gallinarum Lactobacillus normally intestinal tract mammals recovered. Interestingly, Corynebacterium xerosis, which is known cause animal diseases isolated infected horses. Conclusions: Our results indicate that affecting likely result presence multiple genera including members gut flora, soil bacteria.