Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520 for horses, dogs, cats and pet rabbits (Animal Probiotics Sweden AB).
Abstract: Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on DSM 11520 when used as a technological additive (acidity regulator) in feed for horses, dogs, cats and pet rabbits. The additive is intended to be incorporated into oat-derived products (ca. 55% moisture content), carrot root-derived products (≥ 90% moisture) and coconut flesh-derived products (≥ 90% moisture) at a minimum inclusion level of 8.0 × 10 CFU/kg of the feed material under scope. The bacterial species is considered by EFSA to be suitable for the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach to safety assessment. The identity of the strain has been clearly established and it did not show acquired resistance to antibiotics of human and veterinary importance. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of this strain in animal nutrition is safe for the target species, consumers of horse meat and the environment. Regarding the user safety, the additive DSM 11520 is not irritant to skin or eyes in the product tested containing maltodextrin and oat bran as carriers, but owing to its proteinaceous nature, it should be considered a respiratory sensitiser. No conclusions can be drawn on the skin sensitisation potential of the additive. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that incorporation of DSM 11520 at a minimum concentration of 8.0 × 10 CFU/kg into oat-derived products (ca. 55% moisture content), carrot root-derived products (≥ 90% moisture) and coconut flesh-derived products (≥ 90% moisture) has the potential to reduce the pH of these feedingstuffs.
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Publication Date: 2023-04-20 PubMed ID: 37089175PubMed Central: PMC10116392DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7974Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research paper discusses the safety and effectiveness of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520, a bacterial additive, in feed for pets such as horses, dogs, cats, and rabbits. The findings suggest that this additive has potential benefits in maintaining the pH level of various foods and does not pose a risk to the animals, the environment, or humans consuming horse meat.
Research Purpose and Methodology
- The study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DSM 11520, a bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, as a technological additive in animal feed. The use of additive was focused on oat-derived, carrot root-derived, and coconut flesh-derived foods with specific moisture content.
- The research was initiated upon request from the European Commission and conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
- DSM 11520’s safety was assessed using the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach. This method is based on reasonable evidence showing a lack of pathogenic properties and the feasibility of establishing the strain’s identity.
Key Findings
- DSM 11520 was found to be safe for the animals consuming the feed, the consumers of horse meat, and did not pose any environmental hazard.
- No acquired resistance to antibiotics of human and veterinary importance was observed in the bacterial strain, confirming its safety.
- While not irritating to the skin or eyes, due to its proteinaceous nature, it might potentially cause respiratory sensitization. No conclusions were made regarding its potential for skin sensitization.
- The research concluded that the addition of DSM 11520 at a concentration of 8.0 x 10 CFU/kg can effectively reduce the pH of the foodstuff. This indicates its functionality as a acidity regulator, which can help maintain the freshness and quality of the feed.
Research Limitations and Future Scope
- Despite positive findings, the research did not provide data on the potential of DSM 11520 additives to cause skin sensitization. Further research might be needed to investigate this aspect.
- Although the research concludes that DSM 11520 is safe for human consumption through horse meat, it specifies no comment about other animal derivatives like those from dogs, cats, and rabbits. Further studies may be needed to confirm the safety in these contexts.
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Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H, Dusemund B, Durjava M, Kouba M, López-Alonso M, López Puente S, Marcon F, Mayo B, Pechová A, Petkova M, Ramos F, Sanz Y, Villa RE, Woutersen R, Anguita M, Brozzi R, Galobart J, Innocenti M, García-Cazorla Y.
(2023).
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520 for horses, dogs, cats and pet rabbits (Animal Probiotics Sweden AB).
EFSA J, 21(4), e07974.
https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7974 Publication
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