Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive …

Bentonites are safe for all animal species, the consumers and the environment when used at a maximum level of 20,000 mg/kg complete feed. The results of a new genotoxicity study reinforced the previous conclusion that …

Risk-Benefit Assessment of Feed Additives in the One …

The first opinion considered 10 mg/kg feed as the maximum regulatory limit of iodine, as iodate or iodide salts, in feeds for food-producing animals (except horses, for which the authorized level was 4 mg/kg, and fish, with authorized levels of 20 mg/kg).The assessment confirmed that in most cases iodine supplementation is necessary, due to the low basal content of feedingstuffs, …

Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive for …

3 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1060/2013 of 29 October 2013 concerning the authorisation of bentonite as a feed additive for all animal species, OJ L 289, 31.10.2013, p. 33. 4 Commission Regulation (EU) No 380/2012 of 3 May 2012 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the

Efficacy of a preparation of algae interspaced bentonite …

Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP Panel) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the efficacy of a preparation of algae interspaced bentonite when used as aflatoxin B1 (AfB1) binder for all animal species; the additive is composed of bentonite feed grade and algae belonging to Ulva spp. The European

15 feed additives for mycotoxin management, mitigation

Learn about the latest feed additives for mitigating the effects of mycotoxins in animal feed in this mycotoxin product showcase. ... Aflatoxin binding with calcium bentonite. Binds aflatoxin B1* by absorbing mycotoxins in the gastro-intestinal tract thus preventing the uptake in the blood and subsequent distribution to target organs;

Feed Additives

Feed additives are ingredients intentionally added to animal diets, feed or water to improve feed quality, promote ... probiotics, glycosaminoglycans, omega-3 fatty acids, oligomannosaccharides, mineral oil, bentonite, artificial flavors or colors, and ethoxyquin, to name a few. Some of these additives have specific purposes as binding or ...

Studies of Montmorillonitic (Bentonite) Clay of Western

The paper presents the findings of a broad analytical review of the use of bentonite clays as a mineral feed additive in animal husbandry and poultry farming in order to increase productivity and prevent diseases. It has been shown that an important direction in improving the technology of veterinary preventive measures is the introduction of new …

(PDF) The Impact of Bentonite Feed Additives on Laying

This review aimed to discuss the effect of dietary bentonite as feed additives on laying hens performance and egg qualities. The prohibition of antibiotics use could potentially have several ...

Bentonite for all species | EFSA

Bentonites are colloidal clays composed largely of montmorillonite. They are currently authorised for use as feed additives (binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants) to a maximum of 20 g/kg feedingstuffs. They are also authorised for use as food additives. A consortium is seeking the re-authorisation of bentonites as pellet binders and anti-caking …

Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive for all …

The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) received a request from the European Commission to assess the safety and efficacy of bentonite when used as a technological feed additive (substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins) for all animal species.The applicant, EUBA aisbl …

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AGRI-FLEX improves performance of animal feed formulations. Ready to take the next step? Sodium bentonite for animal feed, flow modification, binding, pelletizing, and agricultural uses.

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Effects of sodium bentonite clay as a feed additive on the …

Sodium bentonite clay has adsorption ability, binding property and high content of essential minerals, mainly sodium (Colling, 1975). Bentonite clay has found application as a feed additive in animal science and aquaculture. Previous studies have been reported on the use of sodium bentonite clay as feed additives in fish feed.

THE EFFICACY OF BENTONITE FEED ADDITIVES IN …

In the poultry industry, bentonite used as a feed additive for improving growth performance and nutrient digestibility is widely recognized. According to Dos Anjos et al. ( 2015), the ...

Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive for all …

According to Regulation 1060/2013 (concerning the authorisation of bentonite as a feed additive for all animal species), bentonite used as a mycotoxin binder should contain ≥ 70 …

Premixes, feed additives and digestive aids for animals – …

Aflatoxin* binders, anti-caking agents, processing aids, carriers and our pellet binders fillers to to enhance the quality of animal feed Minerals such as bentonite, diatomaceous earth and moler, calcium carbonate, kaolin and talc** grades are ideal technological additives for use in animal feed. They're chemically inert and help with a range of issues from improving feed flow and …

AGRI-FLEX™

Small amounts of AGRI-FLEX bentonite feed addtive will create tougher, more durable pellets with improved flowability and reduced lumping and caking. AGRI-FLEX is manufactured as a 200 mesh powder or 30 mesh granular.

Use of bentonite (mycotoxin binder)

Use of bentonite (mycotoxin binder) Last update: 2 June 2023. Challenge: Toxicity of mycotoxins. Action: Protection of the animal from potential negative effects of aflatoxin B1 at levels below the maximum limit. Animal Category: Ruminants, poultry, pigs.; Technique: Addition of feed additive bentonite (Identification number: 1m558 – functional group "Substances for …

(PDF) Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed …

For the characterisation of Bentonite (feed additive), the Applicant submitted several analytical methods, such X-ray Diffraction (XRD) based on the EN 13925 method, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic …

Algae interspaced bentonite for all animal species | EFSA

The additive is composed of bentonite and algae belonging to Ulvaspp. The additive is considered safe for weaned piglets, dairy cows and chickens for fattening at the maximum recommended dose of 125 mg/kg complete feed (a wide margin of safety is established in weaned piglets and dairy...

Incorporating Bentonite Into Animal Feed | Fuel & Oil

The dietry inclusion of bentonite (3.7 and 7.5g/kg) has been shown to offset the adverse effects of 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Despite these benefits, incorporating bentonite into animal feed diet takes time. Challenges in incorporating bentonite as a stock feed

(PDF) Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed …

Bentonites are safe for all animal species, the consumers and the environment when used at a maximum level of 20,000 mg/kg complete feed. The results of a new genotoxicity study reinforced...

Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of bentonite

Bentonite (dioctahedral montmorillonite) is an additive proposed to be authorised as a substance for the reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins for all animal species at a recommended use level ranging from 0.05 and 0.3 % in complete feed. The FEEDAP Panel considers 0.5 % bentonite as safe for all target animal species.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No …

For the determination of bentonite in feed additive: X-ray diffraction (XRD) For the determination of BC AfB1 of the additive: adsorption test carried out in a buffer solution at pH 5,0 with a concen­ tration of 4 mg/l for AfB 1 and 0,02 % (w/v) for the feed additive. Ruminants Poultry Pigs — 20 000 1. Indicate in the instructions for use:

ALPHASIL®

ALPHASIL is a specialized, selectively mined aluminosilicate bentonite that increases the nutritional health of livestock, fowl, and other animal species when small amounts are added to animal feed formulations. ALPHASIL has been …

Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive for all …

The applicant proposes to use bentonite at the maximum level of 20,000 mg/kg complete feed. The additive apparently interferes with the analysis of aflatoxin B1 in feed. The safety of the additive was already evaluated by the Panel in an opinion delivered in 2012.

THE EFFICACY OF BENTONITE FEED ADDITIVES IN …

This review aimed to discuss the effect of dietary bentonite as feed additives on laying hens performance and egg qualities. The prohibition of antibiotics use could potentially have several ...

Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of …

Bentonites are colloidal clays composed largely of montmorillonite. They are currently authorised for use as feed additives (binders, anti-caking agents and coagulants) to a maximum of 20 g/kg feedin...

Biomin Mycofix Secure bentonite feed additive

The Biomin Mycofix Secure bentonite feed additive counteracts mycotoxin. The European Union Reference Laboratory approved Mycofix Secure as an aflatoxin-binding product.

BENTONITE CLAY EFFECTS AS ANIMAL FEED ADDITIVES …

(Adamis,2005). Because of properties and accessibility, bentonite is widely used as a feed additive. Today high concentrate diets for elimination of high production animals nutrient needs and maximize growth are used. This great change in the diets has not enough conforming to evolution itinerary of ruminant gut.

Efficacy of a preparation of algae interspaced bentonite as a feed …

On 21 November 2016, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed of the European Food Safety Authority ("Authority"), in its opinion on the preparation of algae interspaced bentonite as a feed additive for all animal species, could not conclude on the efficacy of the product due to the lack of in vivo studies.. The Commission …

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AB20 ® nutritional specialty product is a bentonite adsorbent containing hydrated sodium and calcium aluminosilicates that reduces caking and flowability issues by binding moisture present in feed. Binders lower moisture in feed, reducing the potential for mold growth — and lowering mold growth in feed improves its quality. This is important when you consider that some molds can …

Safety and efficacy of bentonite as a feed additive for all …

Published on: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0100. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) received a request from the European Commission to assess the safety and efficacy of bentonite when used as a technological feed additive (substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins) for all animal species.