Bacell-MT in the diet of dry cows

The efficiency of using the feed additive Bacell-MT (the microbial mass of live bacteria Bacillus subtilis 945 (B-5225) in an amount of not less than 1×108 CFU/g, the microbial mass of live bacteria Bacillus amylolique faciens KLS (B-14047) in an amount of not less than 1×108 CFU/g) in the diet of dry cows during their preparation for calving, as well as to increase productivity and improve the condition of the offspring. The studies were conducted on Holstein cows of red-and-white color. The cows were selected on the principle of pairs of analogues and divided into three groups of 20 heads each. The conditions of keeping, feeding and water supply of animals of the experimental and control groups were the same, the only difference was that the experimental groups received the feed additive Bacell-MT, the control group received a basic diet. It was found that the use of Bacell-MT contributes to the safety of livestock, normalization of biochemical parameters of blood, improvement of the quality of milk and offspring. A recommendation is given for the use of probiotic supplements in dry period diets to prevent metabolic disorders and ensure the health of both cows and their offspring.