Bacillus Pumilus

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of domestic animals harbors dense and complex microbial communities, which can be composed of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, archaea, and viruses. Numerous environmental factors are able to affect the composition and functions of gut microbiota in livestock animals. Indeed, feeding practices, the composition of animal diets, farm management, and productivity constraints are parameters that can influence the microbial balance in the GIT and consequently affect feed efficiency, digestive welfare, and health of the animals. Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms which can confer a health benefit for the host when administered in appropriate and regular quantities. Once ingested, the probiotic microorganisms can modulate the balance and activities of the gastrointestinal microbiota, whose role is fundamental to gut homeostasis.

Bacillus pumilus produces a variety of enzymes such as Lichenase, Lyase, Cellulose, and Serine Proteases. The cellulases and hemicellulases are responsible for partial hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials, dehulling of cereal grains, hydrolysis of b-glucans, improves emulsification and flexibility of feed materials, which results in the improvement in the nutritional quality of animal feed...