Introduction
Levucell® SC contains live yeast cells Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The product is EU-approved for use in various ruminant species and horses. Levucell® SC is available in two different formulations: One for premixes and meal feed and one for pelleted feed.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Improves fibre digestibility and optimises rumen pH
Improves feed efficiency
Technical specifications of Levucell® SC 20 and Levucell® SC 10 ME
EU category
Zootechnical additives
Functional group of additives
Gut flora stabilisers or digestibility enhancers
Active substance
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (CNCM I-1077)
Activity in the product
SC 10 ME: 1 x 1010 CFU/g
SC 20: 2 x 1010 CFU/g
EU approval
Dairy goats: 5 x 108 CFU/kg feed
Dairy sheep: 1.2 x 109 CFU/kg feed
Horses: 3.0 x 109 CFU/kg feed
Lambs: 3.0 x 109 CFU/kg feed
Calves: 1 x 109 CFU/ kg feed
All minor ruminant species (for rearing) other than lambs Camelids (for rearing) 1 x 109 CFU/ kg feed
There is no maximum inclusion for the animal categories below
End of period of authorisation
Dairy goats: 17 June 2029
Dairy sheep: 17 June 2029
Horses: 25 February 2030
Lambs: 25 February 2030
Calves: 22 October 2030
All minor ruminant species (for rearing) other than lambs Camelids (for rearing): 22 October 2030
EU code
4b1711
Product storage stability
SC 20 and SC 10 ME's shelf life is 12 months when kept in a cool, dry place.
Storage stability in feed premix
Data not available
Heat stability
SC 10 ME can be used at pelleting temperatures up to 80°C
Carrier
SC 20: A small fraction of sorbitan monostearate is added to this application
SC 10 ME: fatty acids
Package size
SC 20 and SB 10 ME: 20 kg card box
Handling
It is recommended to use safety glasses and masks during handling
Producer
Lallemand
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 product "Levucell SC20/Levucell SC10ME", a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as feed additive for dairy goats and dairy ewes. The EFSA Journal (2006) 370, 1-10
EFSA (2006). Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed on the safety and efficacy of the product "Levucell SC20/Levucell SC10ME", a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as feed additive for leisure horses. The EFSA Journal (2006) 385, 1-9
EFSA (2009). Scientific opinion. Efficacy of the product Levucel SC 20/Levucell SC10 ME (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as feed additive for leisure horses.
EU (2005). Commission Regulation (EC) No 1200/2005 of 26 July 2005 concerning the permanent authorisation of certain additives in feedingstuffs and the provisional authorisation of a new use of an additive already authorised in feedingstuffs. Official Journal of the European Union. L 195/6-10
EU (2009). Commission Regulation (EC) No 910/2009 of 29 September 2009 concerning the authorisation of a new use of the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for horses (holder of the authorisation Lallemand SAS). The official Journal of the European Union. L 257/7-9
EU (2012). Commission Implementing Regulation (EC) No 1018/2012 of 5 November 2008 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 1520/2007 as regards the maximum content of certain micro-organisms in complete feedingstuffs. Official Journal of the European Union L 307/56
EU (2016). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2016/2260 of 15 December 2016 amending Regulations (EC) No 226/2007, (EC) No 1293/2008, (EC) No 910/2009, (EC) No 911/2009, (EU) No 1120/2010, (EU) No 212/2011 and implementing Regulations (EU) No 95/2013 and (EU) 413/2013 as regards the name of the holder of the authorisation of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM MA 18/5M and Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077. Official Journal of the European Union. L 342/14-17
EU (2019). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/857 of 27 May 2019 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for dairy sheep and dairy goats and repealing Regulation (EC) No 226/2007 (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand SAS). Official Journal of the European Union L140/18-20
EU (2020). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/149 of 4 February 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for lambs and horses and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1293/2008 and (EC) No 910/2009 (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand SAS). Official Journal of the European Union L33/5-8
EU (2020). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1374 of 1 October 2020 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for calves, all minor ruminant species (for rearing) other than lambs and camelids (for rearing) (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment aG represented by Lallemand SAS). Official Journal of the European Union. L 319/19-21