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   Donald E. Corrier USDA, ARS, FAPR College Station, TX (409) 260-9484