Innovation in Direct-Fed Microbials

The naturally-occurring microorganisms in these products are selected for their ability to produce large amounts of digestive enzymes and fermentation stimulating factors. They are grown for a specific purpose and are not by-products of some fermentation process, hence, the term PRIMARY. After reaching maximum potential, they are harvested. In this manner, the TOTAL fermentation product is obtained, not just the cells, enzymes or other parts. Therefore, the correct designation for these types of products is PRIMARY TOTAL FERMENTATION PRODUCTS. Each production is assayed for microbial plate count and enzyme potencies according to standard methods and each product is sold with minimum specifications unlike many competing products.

These PRIMARY TOTAL FERMENTATION PRODUCTS are used to supplement those microorganisms already present and, as such, they function as BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SEED CULTURES to seed the waste or animal digestive system with more efficient microorganisms or add ones which may be missing.

The term MICROBIAL/ENZYME is used to designate a combination product of these special strains of microorganisms plus the enzymes and fermentation stimulating factors they produce during commercial growth. DIRECT-FED MICROBIAL/ENZYME FEED BOOSTER and DRY AND LIQUID SANITARY PRODUCTS are available.