Positive effects of Bacillus on gut microbiome in poultry

Nutrition is essential for the proper growth and development of livestock production. Farmers and nutritionists are exploring alternative strategies to antibiotics for maximizing growth performance and improving feed efficiency.

Enrichment of poultry feed with probiotics-appropriate strains of the genus Bacillus shows many positive effects: 

- reducing chick mortality, 

- reducing environmental pollution, 

- supporting the functioning of the digestive system, 

- strengthening immunity to disease, 

- promoting nutrient absorption, 

- stimulating animal growth. 

In 2019, a study demonstrated the positive impact of Bacillus licheniformis on broiler chicks.

Observed results of feeding poultry with feed enriched with Bacillus licheniformis: 

- enhanced growth performance, 

- improved bone mineralization - increasing tibia Fe and P content, 

- positive impact on gut microbiota through stimulating beneficial bacteria contribution,

- suppressing potential pathogens. 

Using strains of the genus Bacillus as feed supplements enhances poultry growth and protects against pathogens. This eco-friendly approach enriches the digestive microbiome of livestock while ensuring consumer safety.