Introduction
Cinergy contains three different strains of Bacillus. The EU has authorised the product for use in fattening pigs.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Improves feed conversion
Technical specifications of Cinergy® Life B3 HiCon
EU category
Zootechnical additive
Functional group of additives
Gut flora stabiliser
Active substance
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (NRRL B-50508)
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (NRRL B-50509)
Bacillus subtilis (NRRL B-50510)
Activity in the product
Contains a minimum of 2.5 x 109 CFU/g product of Bacillus spp. with a ratio of 1:1:1 of the active substances
EU approval
There is no maximum inclusion for the animal categories below
Pigs for fattening: 1.5 x 108 CFU/kg feed
Minor porcine species for fattening: 1.5 x 108 CFU/kg feed
End of period of authorisation
25 August 2029
EU code
4b1893
Recommended dosage
Inclusion rate to meet minimum dosage: 60 g/ton feed
Product storage stability
The Bacillus count was not reduced in three batches of the product stored for two years at either 25°C 60% RH or 40°C 75% RH.
Storage stability in feed premix
The Bacillus count was measured in a vitamin-mineral premix supplemented with 1 x 1011 CFU/g. The premix was stored for six months at 25°C. After six months of storage, the bacillus count was within ±0.5 log10 CFU/g.
Heat stability
Storage and heat stability were measured in mash feed and pelleted feed. The pelleted feed was produced at 95°C for 30 s. The mash and pelleted feeds were stored for three months at 25°C. The subsequent analyses showed virtually no loss of Bacillus.
Physical properties
The particle size distribution was measured using laser diffraction. The fraction of particles smaller than 100 µm was 2% (v/v), and 0.7 % was smaller than 10 µm. The dusting potential was 0.2 g/m3.
Three batches of the product were used to test its homogeneous mixing capacity. Ten sub-samples of mash feed were collected. The CV was 1 %.
Handling
Wearing protective equipment, including breathing and skin protection, is recommended.
Producer
Cargill
List of references
EFSA (2019). Safety and efficacy of Cinergy® Life B3 HiCon (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NRRL B-50508, B. amyloliquefaciens NRRL B-50509 and Bacillus subtilis NRRL-50510) as a feed additive for pigs for fattening and minor porcine species. EFSA Journal 2019;17(3):5647
EU (2019). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1313 of 2 August 2019 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NRRL B-50508, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NRRL B-50509 and Bacillus subtilis NRRL B-50510 as a feed additive for pigs for fattening and minor porcine species for fattening (holder of authorisation Cargill incorporated, represented by Provimi Holding BV). Official Journal of the European Union. L205/1-3