Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli inhibition in animals in combination with antibiotics selected from the group consisting of ceftiofur, oxytetracycline, tulathromycin, and lincomycin. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 57, 71, and 126, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli inhibition in animals in combination with enrofloxacin. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 9, 57, 71, and 126, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising microbial strains for use in inhibiting viruses, and methods therefor. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions of isolated Bacillus strains selected from the group consisting of isolated Bacillus strains 300, 86, 101, 235, 102, 177, A12, 54, 681, 721, strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, and combinations thereof, and methods for use of these strains for virus inhibition.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli and/or Clostridium inhibition in animals in combination with antibiotics. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 57, 71, and 126, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising microbial strains and methods for use of the compositions in removing pollutants in waste, water, or soil, such as remediating dye and lignin, reducing contaminants, degrading paper (such as flushable or disposable or non-flushable wipes), reducing odor, reducing chemical oxygen demand (COD), and combinations thereof, in the water, the soil, or the waste or for use in administration to animals in the feed or drinking water of the animals. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions of isolated Bacillus strains selected from the group consisting of isolated Bacillus strains Bacillus licheniformis MDG-1000 (NRRL No. B-67888), Bacillus licheniformis MDG-1001 (NRRL No. B-67889), Bacillus subtilis/amyloliquefaciens MDG-8001 (NRRL No. B-67890), Bacillus pumilus MDG-1047 (NRRL No. B-67891), Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MDG1607 (NRRL No. B-67666), Bacillus subtilis MDGV18 (NRRL No. B-67665), Bacillus pumilus MDGV17 (NRRL No.

Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of a plant with one or more microorganisms for inhibiting a plant pathogen. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, and combinations thereof, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use.

Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of waste with one or more microorganisms for the purposes of, including but not limited to, degrading waste, bioremediation of waste, enhancing waste stabilization, reducing contaminants in waste, reducing odor in waste, reducing organics in waste, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, and combinations thereof, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli inhibition in animals. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 101, 235, 77, 177, and 102 and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use. The invention can also be used for treatment of plants and in food processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli, Salmonella, and/or Campylobacter inhibition in animals. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains A12, 54, 681, 101, 235, and 721, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use. The invention also relates to the use of isolated Bacillus strains 681,721, A12, 54, 86, 300, 101, 102, 235, and 177, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, to prevent or reduce prolapse in an animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of waste with one or more microorganisms for the purposes of, including but not limited to, degrading waste, bioremediation of waste, enhancing waste stabilization, reducing contaminants in waste, reducing odor in waste, reducing organics in waste, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, and combinations thereof, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to treatment of a plant with one or more microorganisms for inhibiting a plant pathogen. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, and combinations thereof, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli inhibition in animals. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 101, 235, 77, 177, and 102 and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use. The invention can also be used for treatment of plants and in food processing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli inhibition in animals. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 101, 235, 77, 177, and 102 and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use. The invention can also be used for treatment of plants and in food processing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.