Back T. A. Jenkins
Jenkins Biolabs, P.O.Box 8546, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Abstract
Fermentation extracts are shown to have a significant effect on ruminant livestock performance demonstrating that a probiotic effect can be achieved with a non-viable product. Single doses of 3 ml of the fermentation extract product Rumen-Zyme resulted in daily weight gains in lambs between 21 and 131 grams per day extra over control in three trials. In an experiment on dairy cows with daily dosing of 3 ml Rumen-Zyme, milk yields were shown to increase over a four-week period to a relative 2 litres per cow per day over control. The results on sheep and dairy cows are interpreted in light of current knowledge of probiotics.