Probiotic Fowl Microbiome Modulation for Lower Feed Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
The global demand for poultry and eggs is increasing, but current agricultural systems face challenges in efficiently producing these products while mitigating microbial pathogens and environmental impacts, leading to inefficiencies and environmental concerns.
Innovation Solution
The use of isolated and biologically pure microbial strains, formulated into shelf-stable supplements, to modulate the fowl microbiome, improve feed conversion ratios, and reduce pathogen-associated lesions, comprising Lactobacillus bacteria and other microbes with specific nucleic acid sequences and MIC scores, administered with suitable carriers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional agricultural systems are used to increase poultry production, then output volume increases, but environmental impact and pathogen risk worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by administering probiotic microorganisms to poultry before pathogen exposure occurs. This proactive approach establishes a protective microbiome barrier in advance, preventing pathogen colonization rather than treating infections after they occur. The probiotics are given during early growth stages to preemptively block harmful pathogens.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful presence of pathogens into a beneficial outcome by using competitive exclusion. The probiotic microorganisms exploit the same ecological niches and resources as pathogens, turning the competitive interaction to the poultry's advantage. The probiotics effectively outcompete pathogens for attachment sites and nutrients, transforming the pathogen threat into a mechanism for pathogen suppression.
2Productivity
If intensive poultry farming is implemented to meet global demand, then production efficiency increases, but waste management challenges and environmental concerns worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the poultry's digestive system to naturally manage waste products through probiotic-assisted digestion. The microorganisms break down feed components and metabolic waste in the gut, converting potentially harmful substances into beneficial byproducts that are excreted. This self-managed digestive optimization reduces the environmental burden of poultry waste without requiring external waste treatment systems.
3Productivity
If selective breeding and nutritional modulations are used to improve poultry production, then growth performance improves, but pathogen resistance and animal wellbeing may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple approaches by combining selective breeding programs with probiotic supplementation and optimized nutrition. Rather than relying solely on genetic selection for growth traits, the protocol integrates microbial therapy to simultaneously enhance growth performance and pathogen resistance. This multi-faceted approach addresses both productivity and reliability concerns by synergistically combining different intervention strategies.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to methods for decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administering isolated microorganisms to the fowl. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of decreasing feed conversion ratios in fowl through administration of a Bacillus sp. to the fowl. The disclosure further relates to isolated microorganisms and compositions comprising the same.