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2022-11-03
2022-10-31
Probiotic products containing these Bacilli have been on the market for many years and their beneficial effects are well recognised and documented. These probiotics are naturally designed to go into all types of feed, as their spore-forming quality makes them capable of surviving high temperatures that occur during the pelleting of feed. They have a long shelf life compared to lactic acid bacteria, even in hot climates, and the Bacilli can survive being mixed in premixes.
Probiotic microorganisms have been associated with immunomodulation, digestion and nutrient utilisation efficiency (prebiotics), production of short-chain fatty acids and essential vitamins, and competitive exclusion of pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, some probiotic organisms produce bacteriocins and metabolites such as lactic acid, which are harmful to pathogenic microorganisms, highlighting their ability to modulate the gut microbiota. Bacillus sp., specifically, is highly resistant to heat and harsh gastric condition because of spore forming, promising them ideal as food additives for mammals.
Managing heat stress requires a holistic approach that includes improvement and management of housing systems, lighting programmes, water system and water quality. Nutritional strategies can also be applied to reduce the impact and achieve the performance target. Using extra minerals and vitamins in the feed or water lines will increase electrolyte balance. Feed formulations can be adapted by decreasing the protein level, balancing with synthetic amino acids (AA), increasing energy density with oil, and using feed additives, including phytobiotics, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics
Veterinarians, nutritionists and other professionals tasked with raising food-producing animals are constantly searching for better alternatives. They demand strict scientific standards and they want to understand how novel product categories exert their alleged effects in animals. Specifically regarding probiotics, nutritionists and veterinarians insist that their modes of action be clarified and their effects be measured objectively, allowing them to make more educated choices among the many possible suppliers
Probiotics, particularly antagonistic probiotics, can reduce pathogenic bacteria by competitive exclusion, provide nutrients and enzymes to promote host growth, enhance the immune response by immune stimulation, and do not cause secondary pollution problems.