Given the widespread use of commercial probiotics in aquaculture, it is important to evaluate the quality and environmental effects of these additives. Here, the effects of a Bacillus probiotic compound, BG4, on Penaeus vannamei survival rate, water...
The naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria can be isolated from various sources. Pickled Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. et Coss. was used to isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB). This study was conducted to compare the probiotic properties of probiotics...
Six antimicrobial-producing seaweed-derived Bacillus strains were evaluated in vitro as animal probiotics, in comparison to two Bacillus from an EU-authorized animal probiotic product. Antimicrobial activity was demonstrated on solid media against po...
Though different types of commercial probiotics are supplemented in biofloc technology (BFT), very little information is available on their effects on the farmed fish. Therefore, this study focused on evaluating the effects of three most commonly use...
31 December 2019
This study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the probiotic properties of Bacillus species from honey of the stingless bee Heterotrigona itama. Bacillus spp. were isolated from five different H. itama meliponicultures, and the isolates were cha...
Probiotics have been shown to bind to host receptors, which are important for pathogen adhesion and induce the host’s production of defence factors. They can activate the goblet-cell-derived production of mucins, a major component of the mucus...
The integration of probiotics in aquaponics systems is a strategy for mitigating environmental impacts and for promoting sustainable agriculture. In order to understand the role of probiotics, we investigated the effect of a commercial probiotic mixt...
Probiotics are considered living microorganisms that help preserve the health of the host who uses them. Bacillus are a genus of Gram-positive bacteria used as probiotics for animal and human consumption. They are currently distributed in various com...
Bacillus subtilis CU1 is a probiotic strain with beneficial effects on immune health in elderly subjects and diarrhea. Commercialized under spore form, new strategies to improve the germination, fitness and beneficial effects of the probiotic once in...
The study evaluated the bioremediation potential of a commercial probiotic composed of multi-strain Bacillus (B. subtilis CCT 0089, B. amyloliquefaciens ATCC 31592, B. licheniformis CCT 7836 and B. megaterium CCT 7935) in biofloc technology (BFT). In...
Despite the commercial rise of probiotics containing Bacillaceae spp., it remains important to assess the safety of each strain before clinical testing. Herein, we performed preclinical analyses to address the safety of Bacillus subtilis BS50. Using...
Bacteria under the operational group Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (OGBa) are all Gram-positive, endospore-forming, and rod-shaped. Taxonomically, the OGBa belongs to the Bacillus subtilis species complex, family Bacillaceae, class Bacilli, and phylum F...
Probiotics have emerged as an important strategy to achieve improved feed efficiency and carcass quality. To evaluate the effects of a probiotic combination based on Weizmannia faecalis (formerly Bacillus coagulans) and Bacillus licheniformis on broi...
Probiotic microorganisms are generally considered to beneficially affect host health when used in adequate amounts. Although generally used in dairy products, they are also widely used in various commercial food products such as fermented meats, cere...
Functional feed supplemented with alternative-economic nutrient sources (protein, carbohydrates, lipids) and probiotics are being considered in shrimp/fish aquaculture production systems as an option to increase yield and profits and to reduce water...
Biofloc technology has shown positive effects in aquaculture, especially on the growth performance of cultured animals. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effects of adding different probiotic strains in a biofloc system on the growth perfor...
Among 79 Bacillus spp. isolated from Miang, a fermented tea in north Thailand, 17 Bacillus strains were selected with probiotic potential in Nile tilapia culture based on the capabilities of bacteriocin production and associated antimicrobial activit...
The search for next-generation probiotics derived from the human gut microbiota has intensified due to their potential beneficial effects in modulating immunity and preventing diseases. Spore-forming bacteria are attractive probiotic candidates due t...
Clostridium perfringens is a spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium which produces toxins and exoenzymes that cause disease in calves, especially necro-hemorrhagic enteritis-associated diarrhea often resulting in death. Clostridium infections are current...
Plant-based formulations supplemented with probiotics are a promising strategy to improve nutrient bioavailability in aquaculture, yet mechanistic understanding of microbial modulation of host metabolism remains limited. We evaluated whether suppleme...
Gut microbiota play crucial roles in host health, including immune regulation, metabolism, and nutrient absorption. Its dysregulation has been linked to various diseases. When administered in sufficient amounts, probiotics can contribute to restoring...
Necrotic enteritis (NE) in poultry is an economically important disease caused by Clostridium perfringens type A bacteria. A global trend on restricting the use of antibiotics as feed supplements in food animal production has caused a spike in the NE...
22 December 2024
Probiotics, due to their multifaceted benefits to the host, are essential in medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture. The mechanisms of their action at the molecular level are complex and less explored. Both previous research and our own investigation...
Increasing interest in functional nutrition has driven the incorporation of probiotics into pet food formulations to enhance digestive health, immune response, and overall well-being in companion animals. This systematic review examines scientific pu...
The global probiotic market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing demand for accessible strategies to support gut health, preventive care, and microbiome-based interventions. However, this commercial growth contrasts with the limited number of clin...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary natural feed supplement on the growth performance, non-specific responses, and disease resistance in Lates calcarifer. Three commercial products (A, B, and C) containing a basal probiotic mixture...
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the probiotic impact of Weizmannia faecalis (formerly Bacillus coagulans) DSM 32016 on the performance parameters and intestinal health of broiler chickens reared under high stocking density and mild...
The anti-fungal properties of the probiotic bacterium Bacillus subtilis have been studied extensively in agriculture and ecology, but their applications in the built environment remain to be determined. Our work aims to utilize this biological compon...
Pork production is closely linked to skeletal muscle growth and anabolic processes. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with a multi-strain probiotic (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Streptococcus thermophilus, and Bacillus ...
Poultry is a vital component of global meat production, with particular importance in Nigeria and Africa, as it promotes food security, economic growth, and rural livelihoods. Indigenous chickens, although less productive, are well adapted to local e...
Probiotics are widely used as feed additives in livestock production, yet the overall safety of commercially available veterinary probiotics remains insufficiently assessed. In this study, 33 probiotic products marketed in Northern China were systema...
Accurate label claims are essential for consumer trust in probiotic efficacy, yet limited datasets are available for poultry formulations marketed in the United Kingdom. We quantified and identified the viable bacteria in twelve commercial probiotics...
In recent years, the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) has demonstrated its potential as a mass-produced edible insect for food and feed. However, challenges brought on by pathogens in intensive production systems are unavoidable and require the...
This study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of a Bacillus subtilis spore-based probiotic cocktail to reduce foodborne pathogens in both nutrient-rich laboratory media and a complex food matrix (hummus). Three common foodborne pathogens—Lis...
To study the efficiency of Bacillus spp. probiotics administered via different routes and doses, a 6-week grow-out trial was conducted using a total of 378 day-old mixed-sex ROSS308 broiler chickens in a completely randomized block design. Six experi...
Probiotics make up a large and growing segment of the commercial market of dietary supplements and are touted as offering a variety of human health benefits. Some of the purported positive impacts of probiotics include, but are not limited to, stabil...
Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) is caused by several bacteria, including Salmonella, Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., and Mycoplasma spp., and BCO is a significant animal health and welfare issue in broiler...
Probiotics are microorganisms with recognized beneficial properties that are used to improve host health. In particular, probiotics administered as spores, such as those belonging to the genera Bacillus and Alkalihalobacillus, are attracting great in...
The channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) farming industry is the largest and one of the oldest aquaculture industries in the United States. Despite being an established industry, production issues stemming from disease outbreaks remain problematic f...
27 October 2023
Numerous clinical studies published in the Chinese language support the use of Medilac-S (Bacillus subtilis R0179 and Enterococcus faecium R0026; non-commercial name IBacilluS+) as an adjuvant in various indications, including ulcerative colitis, irr...
Background/Objectives: Mucosal vaccines are rare but commercially desirable because of their real and theoretical biological advantages. Spores and vegetative forms from Bacillus have been used as probiotics due to their stability under various envir...
Despite increasing interest in probiotics as antibiotic alternatives in swine production, few studies have directly compared the functional efficacy of different commercial probiotic formulations under controlled conditions. We conducted an in vitro...
This study evaluated different combinations of a probiotic (Bacillus licheniformis), an organic acid mixture (benzoic and fumaric acids), a protease enzyme, and chelated minerals (Cu, Zn, and Mn) as alternatives to zinc-bacitracin antibiotic. Eight h...
Fermented camel’s milk has various health beneficial prebiotics and probiotics. This study aimed to evaluate the preventive efficacy of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens enriched camel milk (BEY) in 2-, 4- and 6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)-ind...
Miang, a traditional fermented tea from Northern Thailand, potentially hosts beneficial probiotic bacteria. A total of 133 isolates of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Miang were evaluated for probiotic potential. Among them, 5 strains showed...
In the past decade, the probiotic market has grown rapidly, both for foods and supplements intended to enhance wellness in healthy individuals. Different lactic acid bacteria (LAB), especially Lactobacillus spp., of different origins have already bee...
This study isolated five acid-producing strains (XQ1 and YZ1–YZ4) from naturally fermented pomace of Rosa roxburghii Tratt (RRT) in Guizhou’s karst region. Genetic and phenotypic analyses identified XQ1, YZ2, and YZ4 as Lactobacillus plan...
We report on the isolation and characterization of an acid- and bile-tolerant bacterial strain, Bacillus sp. YB1701 with antibacterial and quorum-quenching activity. Strain YB1701 was isolated from coastal sediment samples and characterized by bioche...
With the practice of a successful livestock industry using antibiotics, which has continued for more than five decades, researchers have long been interested in finding alternatives to antibiotics for poultry production. Probiotics can potentially re...
In this study, a potential producer of prebiotics, a novel endo-polygalacturonase pePGA from Penicillium rolfsii BM-6, was successfully expressed in Komagataella phaffii, characterized and applied to produce pectic oligosaccharides. The optimum tempe...
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