Chr. Hansen Launches BovacillusTM, A Versatile Probiotic

When it comes to cattle health and performance, little things make a big difference. The microbe population of the rumen and intestine must be healthy and in appropriate numbers/balance for a proper digestion of feed and health of the animal. The use of probiotics in animal production has shown that it may benefit digestion, animal performance and the immune system.
Chr. Hansen, a leading 146-year-old global bioscience company, now puts a new product into the US market, BovacillusTM. Consisting of two strains of different species of Bacilli – Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis isolated from nature – BovacillusTM is a special type of probiotic. Bacillus spores can survive harsh conditions within the gastrointestinal tract, such as pH variations, bile salts and enzymes. Following germination of the spores, active organisms support the normal functions within the tract as well as a balanced microbiome.
“Both strains of Bacilli were selected based on their capacity to produce high quantities of digestive enzymes. Bacillus organisms have been used as probiotics for farm animals for several years, where they have supported normal performance and health. We’re excited to offer our customers this new product range, which is thoroughly documented in a large number of studies1,” says Dr. Jim Turner, technical services manager, Animal Health, Chr. Hansen.
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