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Microorganisms that have beneficial effects on their host. This term is commonly used for microorganisms that survive passage through the gastrointestinal tract and might prevent, or even cure, diarrhoea.
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are supplements containing the beneficial bacteria found in the human digestive tract which promote good gut health.
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cultures of beneficial microorganisms fed to livestock to improve digestion and improve health. Also known as
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Meaning 'for life' (as opposed to antibiotic). Yeast cultures have a probiotic mode of action but the term is generally accepted as meaning products that supplement lactic acid bacteria to the diet. Probiotics top up the beneficial bacteria to improve conditions within the foregut. They require EU registration for use in animal feeds but no trial data is currently available on equines.
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