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PROBIOTICS FOR YOUR PETS
Probiotics, or Direct Fed Microbials (DFMs), are live, beneficial bacteria. When given to animals in sufficient quantities they may have positive health effects. The intestine, particularly the large intestine, is inhabited by a diverse population of bacteria that perform a variety of functions which contribute to digestive equilibrium. A normal intestinal bacterial flora is critical to maintaining general health and wellness of the animal. When an animal is exposed to stress, decrease of beneficial bacteria can occur.
By providing a probiotic to an animal's daily feed regimen, it is possible to boost levels of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract of an animal and keep its microflora balanced for the best health of the animal.
The majority of an animal's immune system is based in its digestive tract. Probiotics, or DFMs, are best used during times of:
By providing a probiotic to an animal's daily feed regimen, it is possible to boost levels of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract of an animal and keep its microflora balanced for the best health of the animal.
The majority of an animal's immune system is based in its digestive tract. Probiotics, or DFMs, are best used during times of:
- Emotional stress
- Extremes in cold and hot temperatures
- Traveling
- Vet visits, treatments and surgeries
- Sudden changes in feeding
- Changes in housing
- Following de-worming
- At weaning or other diet change associated with weaning
- Group housing
- Pregnancy
- Intensive training or competition
- Digestive colic
- Digestive bloating
Giving your animal probiotics may be the best way to increase the general wellness of your animal by seeding the intestinal tract with beneficial bacteria in such a way it can continue performing at peak efficiency.
When used daily, probiotics or direct fed microbials can:
When used daily, probiotics or direct fed microbials can:
- Improve feed efficiency
- Improve growth rates
- Improve nutrient and supplement absorption
- Reduce occasional scouring (diarrhea)
- Reduce some forms of bloat
- Reduce some forms of colic
- Lower feed costs
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References:
Akers, R. Michael, Denbow, D. Michael. 2008. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, Iowa
Tizard, Ian R. 2009 Veterinary Immunology, an Introduction. Saunders Publishing, St. Louis Missouri
Trenev, Natasha,2006 The Power of Probiotics: Secrets to Great Health, Yortren Books, Westlake Village, California
Trenev, Natasha. 1998. Probiotics Nature's Internal Healers. Avery-Penguin Putnam Publishing, New York, New York
