Probiotic compositions comprising lactobacillus reuteri strains and methods of use
AssigneeElanco US Inc.
InventorsArvind KUMAR, Dharanesh Mahimapura GANGAIAH
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Abstract
The present invention relates to probiotic compositions and methods for increasing animal health. The probiotic compositions include one or more isolated strains of novel Lactobacillus reuteri strains which colonizes the gastrointestinal tract to increase the health of an animal.
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A probiotic composition for increasing animal health comprising an isolated first Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3632 (ATCC PTA-126788) and an isolated second Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3630 (ATCC PTA-126787).
A probiotic composition for increasing animal health comprising an isolated first Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3632 (ATCC PTA-126788) and an isolated second Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3630 (ATCC PTA-126787), wherein the isolated first strain and the isolated second strain are present at a ratio of 0.75-1.5:1.
A probiotic composition for increasing animal health comprising an isolated first Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3632 (ATCC PTA-126788) and an isolated second Lactobacillus reuteri strain 3630 (ATCC PTA-126787), wherein the isolated first strain and the isolated second strain are present at a ratio of 0.75-1.5:1 and are included in an amount of 102-108 CFU/kg of the composition.
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