USE OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA FOR IMPROVING FOOD LYSINE ABSORPTION OF PET ANIMALS

摘要

The invention relates to the selection and use of nonpathogenic, lysine-uptake stimulating lactic acid bacteria strains; preferably strains of Lactobacillus reuteri such as Lactobacillus reuteri strain ATCC PTA-6127. Products and methods using such strains for example for improvement of fur-coat and claws quality in pet-animals are also included in the invention.