Introduction
Biacton contains Lactobacillus farciminis and the product is authorised for use in the EU in chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening and laying hens.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Manufacturer´s main claim
Improves feed conversion
Increases daily live weight gain.
Inhibits the growth of pathogens like Clostridium sp and Campylobacter jejuni and E. coli.
Technical specifications of product Biacton
EU category
Zootechnical additives
Functional group of additives
Gut flora stabilisers
Active substance
Companilactobacillus farciminis CNCM I-3740 (previously taxonomically identified as Lactobacillus farciminis, CNCM MA 67/4R)
Activity in the product
Companilactobacillus farciminis: 1 x 109 CFU/gram
EU approval
The minimum rate of inclusion for the below animal species is 8.5 x 108 with no specified maximum
Chickens for fattening
Turkeys for fattening
End of period of authorisation
4 February 2034
EU code
4b1852
Product storage stability
It is recommended to keep the product in a dry place at temperatures between 4 and 20°C. Shelf life is one year.
Storage stability in feed premix
Not available
Heat stability
The manufacturer claims no activity is lost when feed supplemented with the product is exposed to 80°C for 20 minutes or 95°C for 2 minutes.
Carrier
Corn starch, yeast extract and oil-free soybean lecithin
Package size
25 kg multi-layer bags
Handling
The EU states: "For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal breathing, eye and skin protective equipment."
Producer
ChemVet
List of references
EFSA (2006). Opinion of the scientific panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed on the safety of the micro-organism product "Biacton" (Lactobacillus farciminis) for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening and laying hens for use as a feed additive in accordance with Council Directive 70/524/EEC . The EFSA Journal (2006) 377, 1-6
EU (2006). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2006 of 18 December 2006 concerning the provisional and permanent authorisation of certain additives in feedingstuffs. Official Journal of the European Union. L 360/126-132
EU (2012). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1018/2012 of 5 November 2012 amending Regulations (EC) No 232/2009, (EC) No 188/2007, (EC) No 186/2007, (EC) No 209/2008, (EC) No 1447/2006, (EC) No 316/2003, (EC) No 1811/2005, (EC) No 1288/2004, (EC) No 2148/2004, (EC) No 1137/2007, (EC) No 1293/2008, (EC) No 226/2007, (EC) No 1444/2006, (EC) No 1876/2006, (EC) No 1847/2003, (EC) No 2036/2005, (EC) No 492/2006, (EC) No 1200/2005, and (EC) No 1520/2007 as regards the maximum content of certain micro-organisms in complete feedingstuffs. Official Journal of the European Union. L 307/56-59
EU (2024). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/228 of 12 January 2024 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Companilactobacillus farciminis CNCM I-3740 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and turkeys for fattening (holder of authorisation: ChemVet dk A/S) and amending Regulation (EC) No 1876/2006. Official Journal of the European Union. http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/228/oj