BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS STRAIN
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Abstract
A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.
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1. Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618.
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2. Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that exhibits an inhibitory effect on pathogens of Clostridium.
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3. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of bacteria of the genus Clostridium.
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4. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium botulinum.
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5. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium perfringens.
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6. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium tetani.
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7. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium sordelli.
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8. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium difficile.
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9. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium difficile CDT A.
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10. The Bacillus licheniformis strain of claim 1 that inhibits growth of Clostridium difficile CDT B.
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11. A powder composition comprising dried sporulated Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618.
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12. A liquid composition comprising Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618.
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13. A process for inhibiting a microorganism, comprising contacting the microorganism with Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 or an enzyme, metabolite or antibiotic produced by Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618.
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14. The process of claim 13, wherein the microorganism is a contaminant or potential contaminant in a liquid or semi-liquid material.
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15. The process of claim 14, wherein the liquid or semi-liquid material is selected from the group consisting of wastewater, animal waste, animal feed and food processing facility waste.
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