Bacillus Subtilis for Animal Feed and Aquaculture

ART-AN-054 is a feed-grade Bacillus subtilis ingredient formulated for incorporation into livestock, poultry, swine, ruminant, pet food, and aquaculture diets. The organism forms durable spores that are selected for stability during dry blending, storage, and typical feed manufacturing conditions. It is commonly specified as an active microbial count, with common commercial targets such as 1.0×10¹⁰ to 2.0×10¹⁰ CFU/g depending on the requested grade, carrier system, and destination market labeling requirements.

Typical procurement specifications may include moisture ≤10%, light tan to brown free-flowing powder or granule, low off-odor, mesh size matched to premix dispersion requirements, and batch-to-batch CFU verification by plate count. The product is intended for feed use and should be evaluated by the buyer’s nutrition, regulatory, and QA teams before inclusion in final formulas. For adjacent feed ingredients and microbial nutrition options, see the animal nutrition yeast category.

• Aquaculture feed: used in shrimp, fish, and other aquafeed premixes where a stable spore-forming bacillus is required for pelleted, extruded, or coated feed formats.
• Poultry and layer feed: incorporated into vitamin-mineral premixes, complete feed, or top-dress systems to support normal gut microbial balance and feed program consistency.
• Swine nutrition: used in nursery, grower, finisher, and sow formulations where feed mills require uniform dispersion and declared CFU targets.
• Ruminant and calf feed: suitable for compound feed, milk replacer premixes, mineral blocks, or specialized rations subject to the buyer’s formulation review.
• Premix manufacturing: compatible with dry carrier systems such as maltodextrin, calcium carbonate, or other permitted feed carriers, depending on regional compliance needs.
• Integrated feed operations: supplied in 25 kg woven polypropylene feed sacks for palletized handling, lot traceability, and scheduled replenishment. Wholesale pricing on request is available for container, pallet, and recurring supply programs.

Store unopened sacks in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, high humidity, strong odors, and volatile chemicals. Recommended storage is below 25°C where practical, with relative humidity controlled to protect spore viability and powder flow. Keep packaging sealed after partial use and avoid prolonged exposure to open air during premix batching.

Typical shelf life is 12 to 24 months from manufacture when stored under recommended conditions, subject to the confirmed grade and packaging configuration. Operators should use first-expiry, first-out inventory rotation and minimize unnecessary heat exposure during pelleting or extrusion. Where high conditioning temperatures are used, ArtemisYeast can review process parameters and help align the declared CFU/g target with finished-feed expectations.

Each commercial lot can be supplied with a Certificate of Analysis covering identity, appearance, moisture, viable count, and relevant microbiological indicators according to the agreed specification. Additional documents may include feed-grade declaration, allergen statement, non-GMO position statement where applicable, heavy metal report, safety data sheet, and country-specific import documentation. HACCP-aligned manufacturing information and food-safety or feed-safety documentation such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, or Kosher status may be provided when available for the requested origin and grade.

ArtemisYeast supports procurement teams with specification review, private-label documentation coordination, pallet configuration, and export paperwork. Before purchase, buyers should confirm target CFU/g, carrier, particle size, label language, permitted-use status, and any local registration requirements. Visit quality documentation for the standard approach to traceability, batch review, and shipment release, or request technical files through the inquiry process.