Dupont Nutrition Biosciences Aps

University of Arkansas

Agtech Products, Inc.

Charles Maxwell

Thomas G Rehberger

Mari Ellen Davis

Joshua Rehberger

Mike King

Tsungcheng Tsai

Xiaofan Wang

Jiangchao Zhao

The present invention provides probiotic compositions comprising isolated bacterial strains, referred to herein as LactX, StrepX1 and StrepX3. Methods of using the compositions to increase growth rate in pigs and enhance pig production are also provided.

Swine origin probiotics that promote health and growth performance in pigs

TRFs useful for identifying strains of interest are provided. A method of identifying one or more strain that can be used as a direct-fed microbial is also provided. One or more strain identified by the method is additionally provided. A method is also provided for administering to an animal an effective amount of the one or more strain. Additionally provided is an isolated strain chosen from at least one ofstrain P1B c6 (NRRL B-50103),strain o246e 33w (NRRL B-50102),strain o246e 42 (NRRL B-50171), andstrain P1J e3 (NRRL B-50101). An isolated strain having all of the identifying characteristics of one of the strains listed above is also provided. One or more strain can be administered as a direct-fed microbial to an animal. Methods of preparing a direct-fed microbial are also provided.

Lactic acid bacteria and their use in swine direct-fed microbials

TRFs useful for identifying strains of interest are provided. A method of identifying one or more strain that can be used as a direct-fed microbial is also provided. One or more strain identified by the method is additionally provided. A method is also provided for administering to an animal an effective amount of the one or more strain. Additionally provided is an isolated strain chosen from at least one ofstrain PlB c6 (NRRL B-50103),strain o246e 33w (NRRL B-50102),strain o246e 42 (NRRL B-50171), andstrain PlJ e3 (NRRL B-50101). An isolated strain having all of the identifying characteristics of one of the strains listed above is also provided. One or more strain can be administered as a direct-fed microbial to an animal. Methods of preparing a direct-fed microbial are also provided.

strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms andwithin the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.

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Springdale, AR, United States of America

Charles Maxwell