Probiotics and prebiotics in animal feed
Probiotic and prebiotic feed additives are central to antibiotic reduction programs. Evaluate them on strain identity, guaranteed CFU through shelf life, mode of action and peer-reviewed performance data — not marketing claims.
- Bacterial vs yeast strains
- CFU stability
- Antibiotic-reduction fit
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Probiotic families
Bacillus spore-formers (subtilis, licheniformis, coagulans), lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, Pediococcus) and live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii).
Prebiotics and postbiotics
Mannan-oligosaccharides, β-glucans, fructo-oligosaccharides and fermentation postbiotics feed or modulate the gut microbiome.
Dose and stability
Guaranteed CFU/g at end of shelf life is what matters — not at manufacture. Bacillus survives pelleting; most lactobacilli require post-pellet application.
Where they fit
Neonatal animals, transition periods, disease challenge windows and antibiotic-free programs benefit most; steady-state finisher diets benefit least.