Bactocell®  is a concentrated live lactic acid producing bacteria selected to enhance the nutrition and health of laying hens.

It has been shown to improve egg laying percentage, egg shell quality and an improvement in feed conversion.

The strain (Pediococcus acidilactici MA 18/5 M) has been selected for its unique properties :
Production of lactic acid (L+)
Regulation of the microbial ecosystem
Reduction in undesirable micro-organisms
Stability in feed processing systems.

Registration

Europe: Bactocell®, Pediococcus acidilactici MA18/5M, is EU authorised as a feed additive for use in broiler feed E1712 and has recently received authorisation as a zootechnical feed additive for laying hens under the functional group 'gut flora stabiliser' 4b1712