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Patent Title: Probiotic for Conrol of Salmonella
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Patent Number: 5340577
Docket Number: 26192
Serial Number: 7921173
Date Patented: 08/23/1994
Technology Description:
A defined probiotic or composition of anaerobic bacteria effective for controlling or inhibiting Salmonella colonization of fowl. The probiotic includes populations or cultures of substantially biologically pure bacteria, which include:* at least one Lactobacillus species* one or both Lactococcus lactis and Citrobacter freundii* at least one or more of Enterococcus; Bifidobacterium; Propionibacterium and EschericiaIn use, the probiotic is administered to the subject fowl in an amount effective for inhibiting Salmonella colonization. The invention also relates to a novel method for isolating probiotics which are effective for controlling or inhibiting Salmonella colonization of fowl from fecal droppings or cecal contents of adult fowl.
Reference:
Please refer to USPN 5,340,577 (Docket #0261.92), "Probiotic for Control of Salmonella," which issued on August 23, 1994.
Inventors:
David Nisbet USDA, ARS, FAPR College Station, TX (409) 260-9484
John R. DeLoach Formery USDA, ARS Dundee, IL (847) 426-3411
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Donald E. Corrier USDA, ARS, FAPR College Station, TX (409) 260-9484
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Last Modified: 10/16/2008
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