Effect of supplementation of a Bacillus-based probiotic on broiler growth performance
Dr. Alain, the strain of Bacillus used produces the enzyme BSH, like some strains of Lactobacillus? In case it does, its use in diets containing oil, could not compromise the performance of chickens?
Two of the strains, B amilolyquifaciens and B pumilus, in the Microsaf probiotic mix indeed have bile salt hydrolase activity. With respect to your question, if presence of this activity would influence broiler production yield when feeding a diet with acid, we speculate that this is not the case like for the lactobacilli having this activity. The bacilli in the Microsaft mix are all treated with our patented GO-technology® which ensures germination of the spores will take place once they encounter freely available water, even in the presence of acids from the diet.
Thank you. I appreciate the clarifications.
Dr. Alain, as far as my question is concerned, I would like to clarify that I was not referring to diets with the addition of acid, but with vegetable oil.
How does the probiotics given added to the feed or formulated diet including the probiotics?
