Strains and methods for improving ruminant health and/or performance

摘要

STRAINS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING RUMINANT HEALTH AND/OR PERFORMANCE Abstract 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 5)0174) and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of each of these strains. One or nore of the strains can be used to treat or prevent acidosis. They can also be used to improve )ther measures of ruminant health and/or performance. Methods of using the strains, alone and in ,ombination, are described. Methods of making the strains are also provided. (10660483 1):MGH