Probiotics and prebiotics in animal health and food safety /

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Imprint:[Place of publication not identified] : Springer, 2018.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11543814
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Other authors / contributors:Di Gioia, Diana.
Biavati, Bruno.
ISBN:9783319719504
3319719505
3319719483
9783319719481
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:This book discusses the role of probiotics and prebiotics in maintaining the health status of a broad range of animal groups used for food production. It also highlights the use of beneficial microorganisms as protective agents in animal derived foods. The book provides essential information on the characterization and definition of probiotics on the basis of recently released guidelines and reflecting the latest trends in bacterial taxonomy. Last but not least, it discusses the concept of "dead" probiotics and their benefits to animal health in detail. The book will benefit all professors, students, researchers and practitioners in academia and industry whose work involves biotechnology, veterinary sciences or food production.
Other form:Print version: 3319719483 9783319719481