Probiotics in Management of Biofilm-Associated Livestock Diseases
摘要
Probiotics, live bacteria, administered adequately provide a suitable degree of health benefit. In an era characterized by increasingly widespread antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens, these bacteria and their byproducts of metabolism are considered nutritional tools for boosting animal health and production, disease prevention and treatment, and food safety. In the livestock sector, biofilms present serious difficulties and contribute to the persistence of a number of infectious illnesses. Probiotics have potential as biofilm control agents due to their ability to modify microbial populations and boost human immunity. Knowing how probiotics function in biofilm control is critical, as the livestock industry deals with issues like antibiotic resistance and sustainable production methods. This chapter discusses the issues caused by biofilms in livestock and the various infections associated with biofilms. It investigates the potential of agents for disrupting biofilms and managing diseases and promoting health in livestock. The chapter explores different approaches to administering probiotics to livestock and the various challenges associated with probiotic integration into livestock management.