Complete Genome Sequence of Four Strains of serovar Hardjo isolated from Cattle in the Central United States.

Pathogenic species of cause leptospirosis, a global zoonotic disease affecting humans and all major livestock species. Cattle act as a reservoir host for . serovar Hardjo which colonize the kidneys and reproductive tract from which they are excreted and transmitted to other cattle via urine, semen or uterine discharges. Bovine leptospirosis results in reproductive failure, abortion, stillbirth and loss of milk production, and is an occupational risk for those working with infected animals. A recent study determined that 7.2% of cattle from an abattoir in the central United States were actively shedding pathogenic . Here, we report and compare the complete genome sequence of four recent isolates of . serovar Hardjo designated strain TC112, TC147, TC129, and TC273.