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‡Deceased.
Background: Using bacterial (probiotic) strains can influence
beneficial health statuses, e.g., through dairy products; however, they must be
assessed as safe before consumption; broiler rabbits represent a suitable model
for this purpose. This study evaluated the safety and effect (functionality) of
the dairy-derived, plantaricin-producing strain Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum LP17L/1 using broiler rabbits. The following parameters were assessed
to evaluate safety and functionality: microbiota, phagocytic activity
(non-specific immunity parameter), blood serum biochemistry, oxidative stress
enzyme, growth performance, cecal hydrolytic activity, and jejunal morphometry.
Methods: Previously validated methods were used for the analyses. The
appropriate administrations approved the experiments. Results: Although
only up to 1.0 colony forming unit (CFU)/g (log10) LP17L/1 reached the gastrointestinal tract of the
rabbits, the total lactic acid bacteria and amylolytic streptococci were
significantly increased (p