Molecular Microbial Analysis of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from the Gut of Calves for Potential Probiotic Use

The intestinal microbiota has an influence on the growth and health status of the hosts. This is of particular interest in animals reared using intensive farming practices. Hence, it is necessary to know more about complexity of the beneficial intestinal microbiota. The use of molecular methods has...

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Main Authors: Lorena P. Soto, Laureano S. Frizzo, Ezequiel Bertozzi, Elizabeth Avataneo, Gabriel J. Sequeira, Marcelo R. Rosmini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/274987