Biosprint is a microbiological feed additive produced and worldwide distributed by the Italian biotech company Prosol S.p.A.Prosol S.p.A. (2023). Biosprint® product description and technical sheet. Retrieved from https://www.prosol-spa.it/en/products/biosprint This zoo-technical additive contains cells of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, selected under the unique code MUCL™ 39885 and deposited in the Belgian collections of micro-organisms under the Mycothèque de l’Université Catholique de Louvain.EFSA FEEDAP Panel (EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed). (2017). Safety and efficacy of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for horses. EFSA Journal, 15(4), e04764. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2017.4764 Biosprint has gained the EU authorization as feed additive for beef cattle, piglets, sows, dairy cows, and horses.European Commission. (2021). Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1064 of 28 June 2021 concerning the authorisation of Biosprint (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) as a feed additive for horses. Official Journal of the European Union. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2021/1064/oj According to several tests, the influence of Biosprint on the diet consists of the improvement of the digestive efficiency and of the better assimilation of nutrients.Gorka, P., Kowalski, Z. M., Zabielski, R., & Guilloteau, P. (2019). Invited review: Use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii and S. cerevisiae in the prevention and treatment of diarrhea in newborn calves. Journal of Dairy Science, 102(6), 5145–5160. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15837Chaucheyras-Durand, F., & Fonty, G. (2002). Influence of a probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae on microbial colonization and fermentation in the rumen of newborn lambs. Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, 14(1), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/089106002317233374
Application Biosprint is authorised for use in feed formulations for cats, demonstrating efficacy in enhancing nutrient digestibility and promoting gut health.EFSA FEEDAP Panel (EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed). (2015). Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for minor ruminant species for meat and milk production. EFSA Journal, 13(7), 4199. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4199 The additive has also been shown to support growth and feed efficiency in cattle for fattening, contributing to improved performance outcomes.Bampidis, V., Azimonti, G., Bastos, M. L., Christensen, H., Dusemund, B., Kouba, M., López Puente, S., Marcon, F., Mayo, B., Ramos, F., Villa, R. E., Woutersen, R. A., Aquilina, G., Brantom, P., Chesson, A., Rychen, G., & Martino, L. (2024). Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 (Biosprint®) for cattle for fattening for the renewal of its authorisation (Prosol SpA). EFSA Journal, 22(6), e08720. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2024.8720 For minor ruminant species, Biosprint has been validated for enhancing both meat and milk production, providing economic benefits in small-scale farming contexts.EFSA FEEDAP Panel (EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed). (2015). Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for minor ruminant species for meat and milk production. EFSA Journal, 13(7), 4199. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4199 Its application in weaned piglets has resulted in improved gut stability and resilience against digestive disturbances.EFSA FEEDAP Panel. (2020). Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of Biosprint (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) as a feed additive for weaned piglets. EFSA Journal, 18(6), e06284. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6284 Biosprint is also used in feed for horses, where it supports fibre digestibility and helps maintain healthy intestinal microbiota balance.EFSA FEEDAP Panel. (2010). Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a feed additive for horses. EFSA Journal, 8(7), 1659. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1659
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External links http://www.biosprint.bio