Method For Using A Bacillus Subtilis Strain To Enhance Animal Health
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BAYER CROPSCI LP
- Publication Date
- 2010-04-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 192,436, filed Sep. 17, 2008, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e). The foregoing application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to the field of probiotics and their ability to enhance animal health or the general physical condition of animals.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0003] The Bacillus genus comprises numerous endospore-forming bacteria that have myriad uses in the agricultural and animal nutrition fields, among others. Several strain of Bacillus are currently marketed for use as probiotics in animal feed as an alternative to antibiotics. These probiotics enhance animal health, including improving animal growth and feed efficiency, by modulating the gastrointestinal flora. Use of such probiotics has increased due to concerns about antibiotic residues in animal products for human consu...