| abstract |
The present disclosure relates generally to encapsulated strict obligate anaerobic bacteria, (e.g., Megasphaera eldesdenii and Ruminicoccus bromi), compositions comprising same, and the use of said capsules and/or compositions to deliver the strict obligate anaerobic bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract (GI) of an animal, such as a livestock animal (e.g., a ruminant or hindgut fermenter). The present disclosure relates to the encapsulation of strict obligate anaerobic bacteria which utilize lactic acid and/or starch and the use of those encapsulated bacteria in the field of animal health and nutrition. In particular examples, the present disclosure utilises porous capsules comprising surface pores with a molecular weight cut off between 50 and 200 kDa and wall comprising a complex formed from sodium cellulose sulphate and poly[dimethyldially-ammonium chloride]. |