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THREE in-feed probiot- ics widely used in the Australian livestock in- dustry – Levucell SC, Levucell SB and Agri- mos – have been recog- nised as allowed inputs by organic certifiers in Australia and the US.
Australian Certified Or- ganic, a non-profit subsid- iary of Australian Organic Ltd, has recognised a to- tal of five formulations – Levucell SC 20, Levucell SC 10 ME Titan, Levucell SB 10 ME Titan, Levucell SB 20 and Agrimos – as allowed inputs in organic food and fibre production.
In addition, the USDA National Organic Pro- gram has recognised the use of Levucell SC 20, Levucell SB 20 and Ag- rimos as general feed ad- ditives or animal health therapies.
NOP also recognised Levucell SC 10 ME Ti- tan and Levucell SB 10 ME Titan, two coated formulations for use in pelletised feeds and pre- mixes, for use as animal health therapies.
All five products are marketed by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, the leading supplier of pro- biotics, silage inoculants and sealing systems used in Australia’s fodder and livestock industries.
Lallemand Animal Nu- trition managing director – Australia, Alex Turney, said the certifications represent a major break- through for the use of pro- biotics in the Australian livestock industry.
“These certifications give organic livestock producers, as well as pre- mix and feed manufactur- ers, access to innovative probiotics and yeast deriv- atives to support livestock health and performance,” he said.
“Probiotic and yeast de- rivatives are recognised as scientifically proven alternatives to antibiotics in all production systems and are now widely used in Australia, the US and Europe.
“They offer the same health and performance benefits as antibiotics without any of the con- sumer concerns.”
Whereas antibiotics modify the microbial population in the rumen or gut via direct antimi- crobial activity, probiotics help to create a beneficial rumen environment via the proliferation of ben- eficial microflora.
They are particularly useful during periods of known stress, such as weaning, feed transitions or sanitary challenges.
Levucell SC is a natural, strain-specific live yeast (saccharomyces cerevi- siae CNCM I-1077) that improves the health and performance of dairy and beef cattle.
“S. cerevisiae has been used in baking, brewing and winemaking for thou- sands of years because of its exceptional fermenta- tive capacities,” Alex said.
“Lallemand selected the I-1077 strain from thou- www.porknews.com.au
sands of samples because of its proven ability to improve rumen function, optimise rumen pH and improve fibre digestion.”
The beneficial effects of Levucell SC upon the health and performance of dairy and beef cattle have been documented in more than 60 scientific papers published throughout the world.
International peer- reviewed studies have confirmed Levucell SC significantly improves the health and performance of dairy and beef cattle at levels equal to, or greater, than the commonly used antibiotic monensin.
Other studies have shown Levucell SC pro- vides an effective alter- native to the prescription therapies, virginiamy- cin and tylosin, for the management of sub-acute ruminal acidosis when fed in combination with rumen buffers and good management.
Levucell SB is a strain- specific live yeast (S. cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079) that en-
hances the intestinal mi- croflora of monogastrics.
It has a direct effect on minimising pathogen load and shedding in the animal and the environment.
“The European Commis- sion recently authorised the use of Levucell SB as a feed additive for the reduction of carcass contamination by salmonella spp. in broiler chickens,” Alex said.
“Levucell SB is also be- ing used in the Australian pig industry as a means of improving feed efficiency and reducing heat stress during summer.”
Agrimos is an enriched yeast derivative that con- tains a rich source of mannan-oligosaccharides, which help to maintain optimal balance of ben- eficial microflora in the rumen.
Levucell SC, Levucell SB and Agrimos are man- ufactured using world- class processes that en- sure potency, viability and stability are maintained from the factory to the animal.
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LEVUCELL SB has been proven in multiple studies to reinforce piglets’ intestinal barrier and digestive functions. Piglets supplemented with LEVUCELL SB are able to better respond to the stressors of the critical weaning period, therefore, ensuring positive performance and avoiding digestive upsets. LEVUCELL SB is a supportive nutritional tool in the global context of reducing the use of antibiotics.
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