Probiotic Potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Isolated from Tibetan Yaks

The Tibetan livestock sector is now ailing from many infectious ailments brought on by harmful microorganisms. Therefore, this research aimed to assess the probiotic potential and safety of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens isolated from yaks in the Tibet area to provide upper-edge strain resources for probiotics development. The four strains isolated from the intestine of yaks had been identified as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens after the 16S rRNA sequence. The ethanol, bile salt, and acid tolerance revealed that the isolates had significant tolerance levels. The antibiotics susceptibility assay showed that the strains were sensitive to commonly used antibiotics, while the antibacterial assay prevented the isolates from outperforming five harmful bacteria in terms of antibacterial potency. Moreover, it was evident that strain BA5 had the strongest activity to scavenge hydroxyl radical and reduce power. According to the animal experiment, no apparent pathological change was observed in intestinal tissue sections. Furthermore, the strain had a positive effect on promoting the development of jejunal villi referred to its safety. Therefore, more research is required into the bacteriostatic and antioxidant capabilities of isolates in animal production.

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This study assessed the probiotic potential and safety of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens isolated from yaks in Tibet. The isolated strains showed significant tolerance and antibacterial effects, and had a positive impact on intestinal tissue and jejunum villi development.