Evaluation and selection of Bacillus species based on enzyme production, antimicrobial activity and biofilm synthesis as direct-fed microbials candidates for poultry

Social concern about misuse of antibiotics as growth promoters (AGP) and generation of multidrug-resistant bacteria have restricted the dietary inclusion of antibiotics in livestock feed in several countries. Direct-fed microbials (DFM) are one of the multiple alternatives commonly evaluated as subs...

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Main Authors: Juan D Latorre, Xochitl Hernandez-Velasco, Ross E. Wolfenden, Jose L. Vicente, Amanda D. Wolfenden, Anita Menconi, Lisa R. Bielke, Billy M Hargis, Guillermo Tellez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2016.00095/full