Feed-Grade Bacillus subtilis

ART-AN-009 is a feed-grade Bacillus subtilis preparation selected for animal nutrition formulations where spore stability, blend uniformity, and practical handling are required. Typical specification targets include viable count of 1×10¹⁰ CFU/g, moisture not more than 10%, light tan to brown free-flowing powder, and particle size generally passing 40 mesh unless a project-specific grade is requested. The product is intended for use in complete feed, premixes, concentrates, milk replacer systems, and aquafeed blends.

Unlike vegetative microbial cultures, Bacillus subtilis forms durable spores that can tolerate common feed-processing stresses better than many non-spore organisms. This makes it suitable for operations using pelleting, extrusion, or extended distribution chains, subject to validation under the customer’s own temperature, retention-time, and formulation conditions. For adjacent feed ingredient options, see the animal nutrition yeast category, or submit target inclusion rate, species, and process parameters through the bulk quote on request form.

• Livestock and ruminant feed: inclusion in concentrates, total mixed ration premixes, mineral packs, and on-farm blends where a stable spore-forming microbial ingredient is preferred.
• Poultry nutrition: use in broiler, layer, breeder, and turkey feed programs, including mash or pelleted feed formats after processing validation.
• Swine feed: suitable for nursery, grower-finisher, and sow premix systems where consistent CFU contribution and carrier compatibility are required.
• Aquaculture feed: applicable to fish and shrimp feed formulations, including extruded or coated feed where the customer confirms post-process survival and water-stability requirements.
• Premix and compound feed manufacturing: designed for dry blending with vitamins, minerals, yeast derivatives, organic acids, binders, and carriers, subject to compatibility checks for moisture, pH, and oxidizing ingredients.

Supply format is 25 kg woven polypropylene feed sack with inner liner or equivalent export packaging, labeled with product name, ART-AN-009, lot number, net weight, and production date. Store unopened sacks in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse, ideally below 25°C, away from direct sunlight, condensation, steam lines, and strong odors. Keep bags sealed after opening and use clean, dry transfer tools to reduce moisture pickup and cross-contamination. Typical shelf life is up to 24 months from manufacture when stored under recommended conditions, subject to the actual CoA and local storage environment.

During feed manufacture, add through a controlled micro-ingredient system where possible to improve distribution accuracy. Customers should verify homogeneity, pelleting survival, and final CFU/g in the finished feed, especially when conditioning temperatures, die pressure, or extrusion residence times are high. For international shipments, ArtemisYeast can coordinate palletized, containerized, or consolidated freight according to destination requirements and requested documentation.

Each commercial lot can be supplied with a certificate of analysis stating viable count, appearance, moisture, and microbiological indicators relevant to feed-grade materials. Additional documentation may include feed-grade declaration, allergen statement, non-GMO statement where applicable, safety data sheet, product specification, packing list, and origin documents. HACCP-aligned production controls and food-safety system documentation such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, or Kosher status can be provided where available for the manufacturing site and product grade; confirm requirements before order placement through the quality documentation desk.

Procurement teams should provide destination country, intended species, annual volume, required CFU/g, packaging preference, labeling language, and any restricted-substance or contaminant limits. R&D and plant teams should also provide pelleting or extrusion conditions if post-process viability is a purchase criterion. ArtemisYeast reviews these details before confirming specification, lead time, and wholesale pricing on request.