Lactobacillus pentosus for Animal Nutrition. Review article.

Abstract

The aim of this review was to assess the role of Lactobacillus pentosus in feeds. Several journals of poultry pro-duction, and others associated with animal production in general, were consulted. The main indicator was Lactobacillus. It was found that L. pentosus is a versatile species found in a variety of environmental niches; it plays a signif-icant role during preparation of many fermented foods, as well as in secreting various antimicrobial substances, and it contributes to reduce environmental pollution. Little research has beed done on L. pentosus role in agricultural production of meat and poultry.

Keywords

• meat production
• bacteriocins
• biosurfactants
• probiotic