Table 5. Beneficial fermentation microorganisms for ruminants

Microorganism type Characteristics Fermentation conditions
Lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum) Inhibition abnormal fermentation of intestinal spoilage bacteriaImprovement of gut health and intestinal regulation Primarily anaerobic
Bacillus (Bacillus subtilis) Production of protease and amylase, enhancing feed efficiency and digestibility Primarily aerobic
Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Improve palatability and disease resistanceActivation of beneficial intestinal bacteria Primarily aerobic
Fermentation byproducts Rich in enzymes, organic acids, amino acids, and unknown growth factor Increases with longer fermentation duration