Effect of microencapsulation on viability in the gastrointestinal tract and level of some blood biochemical factors in wistar rats.

Background And Objectives: Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in an adequate amount, confer a health benefit on the host through the gut. is a widespread yeast found in nature. This microorganism has been used as a probiotic agent in recent years.

Microencapsulation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its evaluation to protect in simulated gastric conditions.

Background And Objectives: Probiotic yeasts are used in production of functional foods and pharmaceutical products. They play an important role in promoting and maintaining human health. Until now, little work has been published on improving the survival of Saccharomyces in stimulated gastrointestinal condition.

Fungal flora of the combs and wattles of Iranian native chickens.

Background And Objectives: Poultry are more susceptible to receiving and spreading of fungal infections in exact conditions. The goal of this study was to identify the normal fungal flora and dermatophytes agent of the combs and wattles of adult native chickens in Tehran, Iran.

Materials And Methods: A total of 150 combs and wattles samples were collected by skin scraping or brushing of the margin of the suspected lesion and skin of organ.