Introduction
GalliPro® FIT is a probiotic product containing three EU-approved individual bacillus strains. Chr. Hansen, the manufacturer of GalliPro® FIT, believes that the specific combination of two Bacillus subtilis and one Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is particularly beneficial for poultry.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Technical specifications of GalliPro® FIT
EU category
Zootechnical additives
Functional group of additives
Gut flora stabilisers
Active substance
Bacillus subtilis (DSM 32324)
Bacillus subtilis (DSM 32325)
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (DSM 25840)
Activity in the product
Bacillus subtilis (DSM 32324): 1.6 x 109 CFU/g
Bacillus subtilis (DSM 32325): 1.0 x 109 CFU/g
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (DSM 25840): 0.6 x 108 CFU/g
EU approval
All poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding:
1.6 x 109 CFU/kg feed or 5.4 x 108 CFU/litre drinking water
End of period of authorisation
16 December 2030
EU code
4b1894
Recommended dosage
500 g/ton feed
Product storage stability
Three batches of the product were used to test the stability of the product when stored at 25, 30 or 37°C for one year. Storage at these temperatures had a negligible effect on viable spores (<0.5 log).
Storage stability in premix, feed or water
Three vitamin-mineral premixes were supplemented with the product and stored for six months at 20-25°C. Very small reductions in viable spores could be detected. The stability of the product, when added to mash or pelleted feed and stored for three months at 20-25°C, was also tested. Negligible losses could be detected.
Samples of the product from three different product batches were dissolved in drinking water. The water was stored at 20-25°C and analysed after one and two days. Of the initial 3.2 x 106 CFU/mL of water, only 0.1 to 0.2 Log CFU/mL was lost.
Heat stability
The product´s heat stability was studied using three different pelleting temperatures: 75, 85 and 95°C. The loss of activity due to pelleting was less than 0.5 Log units.
Physical properties
The dusting potential of the product is 6.05 g/m3, which is considered to be a high value.
Ten subsamples of a batch of pelleted feed with the product were analysed to test the capacity to mix homogeneously. The analytical results showed a CV of 14%.
Compatibility claims
Diclazuril, decoquinate, halofuginone, monensin, salinomycin, narasin, a combination of nicarbazin and narasin, and lasalocid
Carrier
Calcium carbonate
Handling
The European Commission states: "For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from its use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including skin, eyes and breathing protection."
Producer
Chr. Hansen
List of references
EFSA (2020). Safety and efficacy of GalliPro® Fit (Bacillus subtilis DSM 32324, Bacillus subtilis DSM 32325 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840) for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying/breeding. EFSA Journal 2020; 18(4):6094
EU (2020). COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/1762 of 25 November 2020 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 32324, Bacillus subtilis DSM 32325 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840 as a feed additive for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding (holder of authorisation Chr. Hansen A/S). Official Journal of the European Union. L 397/14-16
EU (2024) COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2024/754 of 29 February 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1762 as regards the terms of the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 32324, Bacillus subtilis DSM 32325 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840 as a feed additive for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding (holder of authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S). Official Journal of the European Union. http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/754/oj