Probiotics are defined as a live microbial food supplement that has a beneficial effect by regulating the intestinal microbial balance of the host animal.

The benefits of probiotics in animals may vary depending on the animal species. Probiotics' potential benefits for all animals can be summarized as follows:

- Provides greater resistance to infectious diseases,

- Helps accelerate the growth rate,

- Improves digestion,

- Helps reduce mortality rate,

- Provides better absorption of nutrients