›› 2018, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (11): 3077-3085.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2018.11.013

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Clostridium butyricum: Research Progress on Biological Function and Application in Livestock and Poultry Production

YANG Ling1, XIA Siting1, HU Ruizhi1, OUYANG Fulong1,2, HE Jianhua1   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
    2. Hunan Xinguangan Agriculture Husbandry Company, Changsha 410128, China
  • Received:2018-05-16 Online:2018-11-20 Published:2018-11-20

Abstract:

Clostridium butyricum is an anaerobic heterotrophic gram-positive Bacillus,which produces butyric acid,lactic acid and acetic acid.Clostridium butyricum has the biological characteristics of heat resistance,acid resistance and tolerance to various antibiotics.Clostridium butyricum is a kind of green additive with extensive development potential which can be colonized in the intestines of livestock and poultry,inhibit the growth of intestinal harmful bacteria and promote the multiplication of beneficial bacteria,can effectively improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients and the immunity of livestock and poultry,increase the economic benefit of livestock and poultry breeding.Clostridium butyricum can be found in soil or healthy animals feces,which is green,non-polluting and no residue additive with extensive development potential to protect the animals health.This paper introduced the biochemical characteristics of Clostridium butyricum,summarized its effects on intestinal morphology,intestinal barrier,intestinal flora,and immunity of livestock and poultry.The research looked back on the application progress of Clostridium butyricum in livestock and poultry production in recent ten years,and discussed the problems in the practical application in order to provide references for further exploitation of Clostridium butyricum using in animal safety production.

Key words: Clostridium butyricum; intestinal flora; intestinal barrier; antioxidant; immunity

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