Introduction
The product Econase® GT contains beta-glucanase for barley and oats-based diets. It is authorised for use in the EU in chickens for fattening and piglets.
Manufacturer´s main claims
Increases digestibility of nutrients through reducing viscosity
Improves weight gain and feed efficiency
Reduced frequency of sticky droppings
Reduced amount of manure
Technical specifications of Econase® GT (solid or liquid)
EU category
Zootechnical additives
Functional group of additives
Digestibility enhancers
Active substance
Endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase (EC 3.2.1.6)
Enzymatic activity in the product
Solid product: 200,000 BU/g
Liquid product: 400,000 BU/ml
EU approval, minimum content
Chickens for fattening: 20,000 BU/kg feed
Piglets (weaned): 10,000 BU/kg feed
End of period of EU authorisation
15 April 2024*
*: Following the provisions of Art. 14 of Reg. (EC) No 1831/2003, an application, in accordance with Article 7, has been submitted
EU code
4a20
Production organism
Beta-glucanase: Trichoderma reesei (CBS 126896)
Product storage stability
According to the manufacturer, activity loss is less than 10% if the product is stored for one year at 23°C
Storage stability in premix and feed
No data
Heat stability
The manufacturer recommends spraying the liquid product post-pelleting if pelleting temperatures are higher than usual.
Handling
Breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling
Manufacturer
AB Vista
List of references
EFSA (2013). Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Econase® GT (endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and weaned piglets. EFSA Journal 2013;11(10):3432
EU (2014). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 302/2014 of 25 March 2014 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,3(4)-beta-glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 126896) as a feed additve for chickens for fattening and weaned piglets (holder of the authorisation ROAL Oy). Official Journal of the European Union. L 90/4-5