Patent ID: 10744169

Abstract:
A probiotic, useable as a feed additive, particularly for animals, that includes live, viable beneficial bacteria strains. Because the beneficial bacteria are alive, the probiotic has a capacity to kill and inhibit the growth of pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella. In certain select combinations, the probiotic bacteria have shown a greater than 93% reduction in E. coli and a greater than 97% reduction in Salmonella. Among other realized beneficial effects of the probiotics such as improved feed efficiency, increased milk production and enhanced pregnancy rates, pathogen inhibition has been observed in beef cattle and dairy cattle, as well as their calves. Probiotic mixtures variously containing MB101 and/or MB102 Lactobacillus animalis have shown consistent E. coli and Salmonella inhibition rates approaching 100%.