PROPIONIBACTERIUM P-63 FOR USE IN DIRECT FED MICROBIALS FOR ANIMAL FEEDS

摘要

A ruminant direct feed microbial composition of matter comprising an acidosis inhibiting effective amount of Propionibacterium P-63 is provided. Also disclosed is a process for reducing acidosis in ruminants or scours in swine by administration of the bacterium to the ruminant or swine. The microbial composition may be adminstered by itself, or combined with animal feed and/or lactic acid producing cultures.