Strain NZ1587 (T) was Gram - positive, coccus - shaped and arranged as chains, catalase and coagulase negative, γ - haemolytic and negative for Lancefield carbohydrates (A-D, F and G).
Tylosin is a macrolid, bacteriostatic antibiotic that has activity against most Gram - positive and Gram - negative cocci, Gram - positive rods and Mycoplasma.