Application of Bacillus licheniformis in broiler breeding
Bacillus licheniformis is an anaerobic gram-positive bacterium,which has the characteristics of high temperature resistance,acid resistance,enzyme production,and antibacterial substances,which can improve the growth performance of broilers,improve immune performance,promote intestinal development and regulate intestinal flora,prevent and control diseases such as chicken necrotizing enteritis and coccidiosis,and has the potential to replace antibiotics.The paper reviewed the effects of Bacillus licheniformis on the growth performance,immune function,antioxidant performance,intestinal development,and microbial composition of broilers,as well as the prevention and control effects of necrotizing enteritis and coccidiosis,and summarized the appropriate dosage of Bacillus licheniformis,in order to provide a reference for the application of Bacillus licheniformis in broiler production.