A Lactobacillus species of human intestinal origin (strain
MLC) used in swine feeding experiments was characterized using
biochemical, genetic and serological techniques and found to be
Lactobacillus lactis. Bottle feeding of the MLC strain in concentrate
form (> 10⁹ cfu/ml) resulted in a reduction in both fecal coliforms
and the...
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is the causative agent of Johne's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects ruminant populations worldwide. The characteristic stages of the disease make diagnosis difficult, resulting in silent transmission among animals in a herd for years before proper detection of the infection. The extensive...
Agricultural and companion animals are integral to our way of life as they provide us with nourishment, financial resources, transportation, and companionship. However, pets, managed animals in the agricultural industry, as well as wild populations of food animals are all subject to health and mortality risks. The gut microbiome is...