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CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers.

4b1822i

Evonik Operations GmbH

Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940

Additive composition:

Preparation of Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940 containing a minimum of:

—1 × 109 CFU/g additive

Solid form

Turkeys for fattening

Turkeys reared for breeding

Minor poultry species for fattening and reared for breeding

Ornamental birds (except for reproduction)

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1 × 109

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1.  In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.

2.  May be used in feed containing the permitted coccidiostats: diclazuril and monensin sodium.

3.  For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from their 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 breathing protection.

15.12.2031

Characterisation of the active substance: ►C1  
Viable spores of Bacillus velezensis CECT 5940  ◄

Analytical method (1):

Enumeration: spread plate method using tryptone soya agar (EN 15784);

Identification: pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) method.