Patent
The present invention relates to novel subspecies of Bacillus . The novel subspecies can improve health and performance of production animals. In one embodiment the Bacillus subtilis subspecies has activity against Clostridium perfringens and/or E. coli . The invention further relates to compositions comprising one or more strains of the Bacillus subtilis subspecies and to use of the strain(s) of the Bacillus subtilis subspecies in an animal feed.
1. A method comprising administering Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 to an animal.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal via feeding.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal as part of an animal feed composition or an animal feed additive composition.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal as part of a composition comprising from 10 5 to 10 12 colony-forming units of Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 per gram of said composition.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal as part of a composition comprising Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 spores.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal as part of a composition comprising one or more of the following: glycerol, ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, calcium carbonate, sodium citrate, dextrin, glucose, sucrose, sorbitol, lactose, starch and cellulose.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 is administered to said animal as part of an animal feed composition or animal feed additive composition comprising from 10 5 to 10 12 colony-forming units of Bacillus subtilis DSM 29870 per gram of said composition.