Introduction
GalliPro® is a probiotic product containing Bacillus subtilis authorised in the EU for use in chickens for fattening.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Stimulates the enzyme secretion in the intestines.
Improves digestibility and availability of nutrients.
Technical specifications of GalliPro®
EU category
Zootechnical additive
Functional group of additives
Gut flora stabiliser
Active substance
Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17299)
Activity in the product
1.6 x 109 CFU Bacillus subtilis per g product
EU approval
Chickens for fattening: 8 x 108 CFU/kg feed with no maximum
End of period of authorisation
Chickens for fattening: 26 February 2030
EU code
4b1821
Product storage stability
Twenty-four months from the date of manufacturer. The product should be stored in a cool, dry place at temperatures not exceeding 25°C
Storage stability in feed premix
Studies have shown negligible reductions in activity over time. After 18 months of storage at 25°C, the recovery rate in pelleted chicken feed was unaffected.
Heat stability
Bacillus is a spore-forming bacteria; thus, the spores in the product inherently withstand high pelleting temperatures up to 95°C.
Compatibility claims
Compatible with formic acid, diclazuril, decoquinate, narasin/nicarbazin, narasin, halofuginone, monensium sodium, robenidine, maduramicin ammonium, salinomycin sodium, senduramycin sodium and lasalocid sodium
Carrier
Calcium carbonate
Handling
Inhalation of dust should be avoided. Gloves and goggles should be worn to reduce contact with dust.
Producer
Chr. Hansen
List of references
EFSA (2006). Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed on the safety and efficacy of the microbiological product "035", a preparation of Bacillus subtilis, as a feed for chickens for fattening in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The EFSA Journal (2006) 406, 1-11
EU (2010). Commission Regulation (EU) No 515/2010 of 15 June 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1137/2007 as regards the use of the feed additive Bacillus subtilis (035) in feed containing lasalocid sodium, maduramycin ammonium, monensin sodium, narasin, salinomycin sodium and senduramycin sodium. Official Journal of the European Union. L 150/44-45
EU (2020). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2020/161 of 5 February 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 17299 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1137/2007 (holder of authorisation Chr. Hansen A/S). Official Journal of the European Union L34/28-30