1. What is the microflora? Where is it located in the digestive system? What is its composition? What is the role of the microflora in feed digestion?
2. What are the factors that upset the microflora and induce changes in the gut flora?
3. What is the basic concept of probiotics and how do they work?
4. What are the minimum administration requirements for a probiotic?
5. What makes a good probiotic?
6. What exactly is Protexin?
7. When is the right time to use Protexin?
8. Are there any risks or disadvantages of using Protexin? Can you give too much?
9. Can Protexin be used to prevent disease?
10. Why do probiotic trials sometimes show variable results?
11. Is Protexin compatible with in-feed antibiotics, growth promoters or coccidiostats?
12. Is Protexin compatible with chlorine, water sanitisers and any other in-feed components?
13. Does Protexin require any special storage methods?
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Why do probiotic trials sometimes show variable results?
The use of probiotics may show variability in the success and benefits of the product where:
- Probiotic microorganisms may be destroyed by the use of certain in-feed antibiotics (non-compatibility)
- Birds or animals are not stressed and will therefore have a complete microflora which cannot be further improved by the use of probiotics
- Management has been compromised on the farm.
- Farmer is not using the probiotic as he should – i.e. he does not understand the concept of probiotics and how best to use them
- Any final response is always dependent on the rate of pathogenic challenge and stress of the animal or bird.
- Farmer is not using the correct quantity of Protexin.
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