摘要 |
<p>Described are strains including Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-1 (NRRL B-50173), Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-73 (NRRL B-50172), Bacillus pumilus strain 8G-134 (NRRL B-50174) and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of each of these strains. One or more of the strains can be used to treat or prevent acidosis. They can also be used to improve other measures of ruminant health and/or performance including but not limited to increased milk production, increased milk fat content, decreased somatic cell count (SCC), improved immunological response and health as evidenced by decreased SCC, and increased efficiency of milk production. Methods of using the strains, alone and in combination, are described. Methods of making the strains are also provided.</p> |