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Dairy propionibacteria as direct-fed microbials: in vitro effect on acid metabolism of Streptococcus bovis and Megasphaera elsdenii

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Ruminal acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid, a decrease of pH in the rumen and subsequent imbalance of the rumen fermentation process, affects the health and productivity of dairy cows and beef cattle. Direct-fed microbials have potential for use in the control and prevention of ruminal acidosis. This study investigated the interaction between five strains of dairy propionibacteria, Megasphaera elsdenii and Streptococcus bovis in various co-culture combinations in a simulated rumen environment comprising unmodified rumen digesta supplemented with excess glucose. While suppression of lactic acid accumulation by both the dairy propionibacteria and M. elsdenii in the presence of S. bovis in the simulated rumen conditions was evident, propionibacteria were found to be more effective than M. elsdenii in controlling lactic acid levels.

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  1. School of Environmental and Life Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia

    Jianbiao Luo, Chaminda Senaka Ranadheera, Stuart King & Craig Andrew Evans

  2. School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia

    Chaminda Senaka Ranadheera

  3. School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia

    Surinder Baines

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Luo, J., Ranadheera, C.S., King, S. et al. Dairy propionibacteria as direct-fed microbials: in vitro effect on acid metabolism of Streptococcus bovis and Megasphaera elsdenii. Ann Microbiol 68, 153–158 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13213-018-1322-6

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