Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus subtilis, known also as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium. A member of the genus Bacillus, B. subtilis is rod-shaped, and has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. Although this species is commonly found in soil, B. subtilis is also a normal gut commensal in humans.
Benefits of Bacillus subtilis
- Treatment of Diarrhea
- Improvement in gut natural flora
- Enhances immunity against pathogens
- Produces B-vitamins
- Produces enzymes such as amylase, chitinase and lipase
- In animals, it is shown to
- Maintain microbial balance in animal intestines and stomach
- Decreases numbers of disease causing organisms.
- Improve Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
- Enhance Immunity
- Help in Improving weight
- Reduce Mortality
Specifications for Bacillus subtilis
| Description | Brown to dark brown colour powder with characteristic odour |
| Identification | Ellipsoidal spores |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 5.0% |
| Standard concentration | 10/15/20/50/100 Billion cfu/gm |
| Pathogens: Escherichia coli Salmonella species Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Should be absent/10g Should be absent/10g Should be absent/g Should be absent/g |
| Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g |