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Probiotics
Jessica Miller, PJ Hale, and Julia Niemann
What is it?
Feed additive that consists of bacteria that are
beneficial for a healthy GI tract
Stimulate growth of microorganisms
Bio-Mos
Maintain intestinal health
Intestinal organs absorb important nutrients, are
most metabolically active, most hormone active,
and are hosts to microorganisms
Without probiotics, livestock can have poor
digestion and have an increased exposure to
toxins
Cattle and Probiotics
Cow to calf:
Reinforce natural defense through efficient transfer of nutrients
Good milk replacer
Starter feed
Increases feed efficiency by increasing fiber digestion
Gastrointestinal integrity
When are probiotics most effective?
Probiotics are most effective in any situation, especially since the GI tract is so important in
terms of nutrient absorption.
One scientific study suggested that Bio-Mos is most effective when there is a low level of
sanitation in broiler barns.
So, probiotics are best used anytime in ruminants with complex microbial populations
naturally, and in non-ruminants when there is sanitation concerns or health concerns.
Is there a withdrawal period?
There is not a withdrawal period since probiotics are natural strains
of yeast and do not contain antibiotics or hormones.
What have research projects shown?
AAJAS: Bio-Mos in broiler chickens, which are non-ruminant animals
Found that the changes in feed efficiency and increase in gains were "insignificant"
JAS: Probiotics in dairy cows, which are ruminant animals
Found that milk production, health and performance were improved
Which company sells this product
A variety of companies sell probiotics
We chose to focus on Alltech, specifically the product Bio-Mos
Alltech
1. Goal: Improve animal health and performance by adding nutritional value to feed though the
use of yeast fermentation
2. Services: Innovative feed products, research, and educating farmers on what to feed their
livestock
What other animals is it approved for
Pigs, dairy cattle, poultry, beef cattle, aquaculture, equine, rabbits, and other pets
Allows for efficient nutrient transfer from mother to offspring
Naturally increases weight gain:
1. Increases weaning weight
2. Improves egg production in chickens
3. Quickens return to estrus
4. Efficient gains prior to slaughter in pigs, cattle and chickens
Balances microbial population in gut
Reduces shipping stress
Allows meat, milk and eggs to be marketed as natural
Chart of benefits for each animal
http://www.bio-mos.com/bio-mos/benefits.htm
Conclusion
Beneficial feed additive for a variety of animals
Producer should weigh the costs and benefits before incorporating probiotics
More of expense if:
Clean facilities, eating well, overall in good health
Worthwhile if:
Need improved gut health, feed digestibility, and production efficiency
Sources
Bio-Mos. Digital image. Engormix. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.engormix.com/alltech/bio-mos-levadura-nutricion-monogastricos-rumiantessh10058_pr24163.htm>.
Krehbiel, C.R., S.R. Rust, G. Zhang, and S.E. Gilliland. "Bacterial Direct-fed Microbials in Ruminant
Diets: Performance Response and Mode of Action." Journal of Animal Science 2013. Volume 81.
Number 14.
Saufey et al. Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science. 2001. Volume 14. Number 4. Pages 559-563
"Alltech | Animal Health and Nutrition." Alltech, Inc. 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.alltech.com/about/our-story>.
"Animal Nutrition and Health - Alltech." Alltech, Inc. 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.
<http://www.alltech.com/animal-nutrition/all-products/bio-mos>.
"Form Defines Function." Bio-Mos. 1 Jan. 2005. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. <http://www.bio-mos.com/biomos/benefits.htm>.