T. equigenitalis T. asinigenitalis Taylorella is a genus comprising Gram-negative, short rod-shaped, chemoorganotrophic bacteria that include species that are the causative agents of contagious equine metritis.
[4] It was formerly classified under the genus Haemophilus, and there was originally considerable debate on whether it is more closely related to Moraxella.
[6][7] Taylorella species are predicted to have a complete TCA cycle, however, three key genes or pathways allowing for the conversion of glucose into pyruvate are absent.
[6] Studies show that the organic acids, malate, glutamate, and alpha-ketoglutarate [6] serve as the main carbon sources for Taylorella spp.
[8] The genus Taylorella harbors two species associated with sexually transmitted diseases in horses and donkeys.
[14][15] To help prevent infection, good hygiene and use of sterile or disposable equipment when inseminating mare or collecting semen from colts.
Taylorella species are also sensitive to high temperatures, humidity, disinfectants, and UV light.
Taylorella growth is dependent on both enriched bacteriological media and microaerophilic incubation conditions.