| abstract |
Probiotic compositions comprising one or more species of spore-shaped bacteria, a thickener to form a stabilized suspension and to act preferably as a prebiotic, one or more acids or acid salts, and optionally a water activity reducer. A system for supplying probiotic compositions by gravity feeding or non-contact pump to a point of consumption by a plant or animal, preferably in combination with acidified drinking water, comprising a collapsible container with a coupling tube that prevents contamination of the probiotic composition inside the bowl The supply can be activated in response to a timer, motion detector, liquid level sensor, RFID tag, or other mechanism to periodically or continuously deliver a dose of probiotic composition directly to the soil surrounding a plant or to the water or food for an animal One method of increasing beneficial bacteria in an animal's TGI comprises adding probiotics to acidified drinking water. |