Chapter 22, Problem 9Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether it would be a good idea to dose cows with probiotics containing methane-consuming bacteria.

Introduction:

Probiotics are the mixture of microorganisms that are able to protect or prevent humans from certain diseases. Probiotics are known as either good or helpful bacteria because they help in keeping the human gut healthy. These probiotics are prepared by the bacterial fermentation. Probiotics can be taken in the form of food as supplements.