Mycobacterium caprae

Mycobacterium caprae is a species of bacteria in the genus "Mycobacterium" and a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Prior to 2003, the species was referred to as "Mycobacterium tuberculosis" subsp. caprae.
It is also synonymous with the name "Mycobacterium bovis" subsp. caprae.
"M. caprae" is a causative agent of tuberculosis in humans. The species has also been isolated from tuberculous lesions in cattle, pigs, deer, and wild boars, as well as from camels and bison.