| abstract |
Methods, compositions and bacterial isolates for improving the gastrointestinal health of animals and in particular of poultry are provided herein. The methods include administering an endospore-forming bacteria to an animal. The bacteria are selected for the ability to reduce the growth and presence of bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella, Clostridium , and Campylobacter , in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. The bacteria are also selected for the ability to improve at least one production parameter in the animal. |