Abstract
The API Staph Strip system was compared with conventional methods for identification of S. hyicus isolated from cases of exudative epidermitis in swine. The API Staph Strip was found to provide unique profile numbers: 6-514-151, 6-514-153 and 6-516-153. These profile numbers are not listed in the API Staph Strip data base. The use of this miniaturized system is seemingly preferable to conventional methods for the identification of the causal agent of swine exudative epidermitis.