Other numbers: ATCC 33396, CCUG 12392, HIM 1026-8, MCCM 00395, NCTC 9380, J.A. Watt 1266 A&B, strain P586. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < CCUG < W. Frederiksen < NCTC < J.A. Watt. Isolated from: Sheep; UK, Edinburgh. Additional information: Type (6365). Serovar 2. Biogroup I. Biovar A.. Biohazard group 2. Cultivation conditions: Medium 31, 37°C.