poultry origin were isolated from hens and broilers intestine, and their probiotic potential was
further studied. The tolerance to digestion, adhesion, capture of a mannose-binding lectin,
absence of virulent factors and antibiotic resistances were studied. Different in vitro and ex
vivo assays were performed to select tolerant and adherent strains because standardized
protocols have not been defined. Fourteen strains highly tolerant to gastrointestinal …