Why probiotics do not always deliver consistent results

Probiotics may not always deliver consistent results because we ask them to behave like non-living additives in systems that are anything but uniform.

Professional headshot of a middle-aged man wearing glasses and a brown jacket with plaid shirt Headshot
Glowing blue neon bacteria and microorganisms floating against dark background
Rosadu | BigStock.com

Recently, I had a conversation with a senior poultry executive from a large integrated operation. He told me something that, at first, was not surprising. His company had tested probiotics extensively over the years. Most large poultry companies have done the same.

What stayed with me was not the fact that they had tested them, but his conclusion after many products, many trials, and many field experiences. Despite having evaluated almost every major commercial probiotic product available, the responses remained inconsistent when these products were used under commercial conditions.

Log in to view the full article
Page 1 of 91
Next Page