Assessment of safety and heat stability under commercial conditions of the probiotic strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 (Ecobiol~R)

摘要

Direct-Fed Microbials (DFMs) have been an important functional feed additive in the Veterinarian's and Nutritionist's "toolbox" for the maintenance of intestinal health in poultry. One critical aspect pertaining to the use of DFMs is the close attention that must be given to the entire process of selecting a strain, which encompasses the knowledge on the strain safety and genetic assessment, antimicrobial susceptibility, application potential, survivability, functionality under research and commercial conditions, and different modes of action. Under commercial conditions, each one of the above-mentioned aspects must fall in place to assure the delivery and functionality of the live beneficial microorganisms chosen for that specific poultry flock.