Blautia hansenii

Blautia hansenii is a gut bacterium that belongs to the Blautia group. It is involved in microbial fermentation, where gut bacteria break down dietary components and produce compounds such as short chain fatty acids. These compounds can help support the intestinal lining and the overall gut environment. Blautia hansenii levels can help show whether bacteria linked to fibre fermentation and production of supportive metabolites are represented in the dog’s gut profile. Changes in its levels may reflect shifts in diet, bacterial balance, or the broader fermentation pattern in the gut microbiome.

Bacterias