Probiotics in animal nutrition – a century of research

Probiotics are preparations based on live microorganisms that are consumed as food and feed additives, and which have a beneficial effect on the health status of humans or animals. It is said that probiotics help prevent imbalances, and enhance the growth of the healthy microflora. What major developments have taken place in the use of probiotics in the past century? By Guillermo Jiménez, Technical Manager Rubinum, Spain   The intake of food with microbiological activity began as e