Effect of prebiotics on the growth of probiotics

This study aims to assess the efficacy of prebiotics on the growth of probiotics (Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) for enhancing the growth performance of broiler chicks. Probiotics are microorganisms that are fed to animals and are responsible for production of vitamins of the B complex, that aid in digestive enzymes, and for stimulation of intestinal mucosa immunity, increasing protection against toxins produced by pathogenic microorganisms. Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth of bacteria in the digestive tract by enhancing the immunity and mineral absorption, and other gastrointestinal diseases, and lowering cholesterol. The suitable media and its composition for the growth of bacteria and yeast with the bioprocess parameters such as pH, temperature and incubation period were optimized. The effects of prebiotics with varying composition as supplements for the better growth of bacteria and yeast as probiotics were estimated.