Project Number: 1235-52000-054-02
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Nov 01, 2003
End Date: Oct 31, 2008

Objective:
To determine the effect of lactobacillus casei strain shirota on the immune response of neonatal pigs.

Approach:
Lactobacillus shirota strain will be given to neonatal pigs shortly after birth. The bacteria will be identified in the animal's intestine using molecular probes. Immune tissues will be collected and analyzed for determining changes in immune markers. Treated animals will be compared to control animals.