Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

The effect of prebiotic and probiotic products used in feed to stimulate the bee colony (Apis mellifera) on intestines of working bees

Author(s):

Silvia Pătruică ^{1, 2}*, Gabi Dumitrescu ³, Roxana Popescu ⁴, Nicoleta Măriora Filimon ⁵

Recieved Date: 2013-07-06, Accepted Date: 2013-09-10

Abstract:

Results are presented of a study of the effects of prebiotic products (lactic and acetic acids) and of probiotic products (Enterobiotic: Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14 and Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04); Enterolactis Plus: (Lactobacillus casei). Total of 110 colonies of Apis mellifera were allocated to 11 equal treatment groups each of 10 colonies of equal strength. Experimental groups were fed sugar syrup incorporating, at different dosages, the additives mentioned. Histological studies of worker bee intestines were made after three weeks. It was shown that intestinal development was closely correlated with absorption of nutrients and also with a good development of the bee colonies during the active season.

Keywords:

Bee feeding, acidifying substances, lactic acid bacteria and intestinal villi

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2013
Volume: 11
Issue: 3&4
Category: Environment
Pages: 2461-2464

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