Probiotics or direct fed microbials, such as Liv-Pro™, are live beneficial bacteria, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer positive health effects on the animal. These beneficial bacteria counter disease-causing bacteria by several mechanisms, including prevention of pathogen colonization in the intestines by blocking binding sites, production of antimicrobials and organic acids, and by stimulation of the immune response and enzyme activity.
More than 70% of the immune system is located in the digestive tract, which is affected by the natural intestinal microflora. Unfortunately, everyday conditions destroy beneficial bacteria, such as:
- Antibiotic therapy
- Stress following hatching or weaning, inadequate or close housing, transportation, excessive temperatures, and over-exertion
- Illness and exposure to pathogenic microorganisms
- Age; the microflora is virtually nonexistent in a newly born, and weakened in older animals
- Poor nutrition and feed/ formula changes
Conditions that follow the destruction of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract include:
- Illnesses associated with the digestive tract and other follow-on disorders
- A weakened immune system
- Decreased growth rate, feed conversion, and decreased weight
- Decreased nutrient absorption
- Use of antibiotic therapy
By ingesting Liv-Pro™, the animals digestive tract can seed and grow beneficial bacteria, which helps maintain a healthy digestive tract, and ultimately, helps the animal maintain a state of optimal health and performance. Moreover, orally ingested beneficial bacteria exert health benefits beyond the gastrointestinal tract.
Liv-Pro™ is a proven, efficient, and safe product for animal health and production, the consumer, and the environment.
To learn more about Liv-ProEfor use in poultry, please click Liv-Pro™ Poultry.
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