Jane Beal

This study investigated the potential of fermented liquid feed (FLF) to reduce Salmonella carriage in broiler chickens. In this experiment, a strain identified as Lactobacillus Salivarius ss Salivarius NCIMB 41606 (Lb salivarius) that had been isolated from chicken gut and had been selected for its fermentation and potential probiotic properties, was assessed for its efficacy in reducing the shedd ...

IntroductionIncreasing scientific awareness of the role of some intestinal bacteria in promoting health and improving production has enhanced the use of probiotic bacteria as active functional ingredients in animal and human nutrition. Delivery of probiotic strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB)to poultry may be mediated by addition to either the water or the feed. Added benefit may be obtained if ...