The influence of the newly isolated Lactobacillus plantarum LUHS135 and Lactobacillus paracasei LUHS244 strains on blood and faeces parametersin endurance horses.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the newly isolated Lactobacillus plantarum LUHS135 and Lactobacillus paracasei LUHS244 strains grown in potato juice (with a cell count of 8.0-9.0 log10 CFU/ml) on the blood and faeces parameters of exercising horses. The horses were classified into four different groups: a control group (which received no probiotics); the first group (which received 200 ml of L. plantarum culture in potato juice); the second group (which received 200 ml of L. paracasei culture in potato juice); and the third group (which received an L. plantarum and L. paracasei mix (with the mix consisting of 100 ml of each). Indices for the blood and faeces microflora were obtained before and after treatment of horses (on days zero and thirty). It was observed that the count for lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in the faeces was significantly higher on day thirty, whereas it was lower when it came to the total enterobacteria count (TCE). Despite the ambiguous influence of any treatment on blood parameters, the L. plantarum × L. paracasei mixture increased the concentration of HGB and O2 saturation in blood samples which were taken from the horses. L. paracasei significantly decreased the lactate concentration levels in horse blood samples. As a result of the present study, it can clearly be seen that the strains being used revealed their potential application as probiotics; however, further studies are required to prove the survival and action mechanisms of the newly isolated strains.
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Publication Date: 2019-09-29 PubMed ID: 31560460DOI: 10.24425/pjvs.2019.129959Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research investigated the effects of two newly isolated strains of bacteria, Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus paracasei, on the blood and faecal parameters of endurance horses. Key findings suggest the potential use of these strains as probiotics, with particular impacts on haemoglobin and oxygen saturation in blood samples.
Objective of the Research
- The aim of this study was to explore the potential implications of two newly isolated bacterial strains, Lactobacillus plantarum LUHS135 and Lactobacillus paracasei LUHS244, on the health and performance of endurance horses.
- The researchers were specifically interested in examining the effects of these bacterial strains on the blood and faeces parameters of the horses.
Methods of the Study
- The horses involved in the study were divided into four distinct groups: a control group; a group fed L. plantarum culture; a group fed L. paracasei culture; and a group given a mixture of L. plantarum and L. paracasei.
- The bacteria was administered to the horses via potato juice, at a concentration of 8.0-9.0 log10 CFU/ml.
- The researchers undertook comprehensive measures of the blood and faeces microflora of the horses both before and after the administration of bacterial cultures.
Key Findings
- The study found that feeding horses L. plantarum and L. paracasei led to a significant increase in lactic acid bacteria in their faeces, while reducing the total enterobacteria count (TCE).
- In addition, the administration of the L. plantarum × L. paracasei mixture was found to boost the concentration of haemoglobin and oxygen saturation in blood samples taken from the horses.
- Separately, L. paracasei was found to lower lactate concentration levels in horse blood samples.
Conclusions and Further Research
- The findings of the study indicate clear potential for the application of the isolated strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacasei as probiotics in animals, particularly among endurance horses. However, the team emphasized the need for further studies to better understand the survival capacity of these bacterial strains and their mechanisms of action.
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APA
Zavistanaviciute P, Poskiene I, Lele V, Antanaitis R, Kantautaite J, Bartkiene E.
(2019).
The influence of the newly isolated Lactobacillus plantarum LUHS135 and Lactobacillus paracasei LUHS244 strains on blood and faeces parametersin endurance horses.
Pol J Vet Sci, 22(3), 513-521.
https://doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2019.129959 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Feces / chemistry
- Horses / blood
- Lacticaseibacillus paracasei
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Male
- Physical Endurance
- Probiotics / pharmacology
- Sports
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