Lallemand's Live Yeast Levucell SC Authorized For Use In Horses In Europe
10/27/2009 01:02PM
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Lallemand Animal Nutrition is now authorized to market its live probiotic yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 (Levucell® SC20 and Levucell® SC 10ME, a micro encapsulated form for inclusion in pelleted feed), in the European Union as a ‘digestibility enhancer’ in horses.
This new authorization of Levucell® SC use is the acknowledgement by the European Authority that the ingredient is safe for animal health, human health and the environment as well as effective in horses in enhancing fiber digestibility and performance.
Trials performed with Levucell® SC in horses have proven that the probiotic yeast produced a significant improvement in fiber and overall dry matter digestibility. Levucell® SC has an effect on horses’ hindgut microflora, stimulating the growth of cellulolytic bacteria populations which improves fiber digestibility. These effects are translated into visible benefits for the horse including optimization of forage, improved feed utilization, and therefore weight gain, performance and general well-being.
In Europe, zootechnical feeds such as probiotics for use in animal nutrition are subject to very strict scientific assessments, requirements and regulations. Their assessments, by a panel of scientific experts, include in-depth evaluation of the identity, composition, quality, safety and efficacy of the particular strain on the intended target species. It is therefore a lengthy process demanding significant investment by the manufacturer. Levucell® SC’s modes of action are documented in over 40 publications based on more than 15 years’ scientific research in partnership with the French agronomy research institute (INRA) and other international research institutions.