ISSUE FOCUS 38 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2025 farms and securing the necessary social license for ongoing production. In agriculture, acquiring this social license depends on demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, humane treatment of livestock, and fair labor practices. Sustainability in practice: The environmental advantages of Actisaf® Sc 47 Actisaf® Sc 47 as the first yeast probiotic to showcase strong ISO compliant evidence regarding environmental benefits, Actisaf® Sc 47 sets the standard in yeast probiotics feed supplements. This distinction is supported by an abundance of scientific publications and comprehensive research, including global trials that present novel data on the product’s effectiveness and sustainability contributions. To assess the environmental footprint of Actisaf® Sc 47, Phileo undertook a comprehensive full scope LCA from cradle to farm gate, according to the specified Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR; European Commission) and Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP; FAO) standards and guidelines in relation to the production and usage of feed additives. The study was performed with the help of Blonk consultants from 2021 and has an ISO 14040 14044 compliance report (2023). Additionally, Phileo performed a thorough inventory analysis on production site, which included energy consumption and material requirements across the entire value chain of Actisaf® Sc 47, examining associated GHG emissions, carbon intensity, nutrient pollution, and consumption of finite resources like land and water. Conducted at farm level, the study assessed six key environmental impact categories, including the carbon footprint/ climate change impact, land use, water scarcity, acidification, eutrophication, and resource utilization with a focus on energy. It gathered data from trials conducted by different prestigious European institutions, covering a variety of standard European dairy animal diets from the transition phase to mid-lactation. Overall, the study highlighted the environmental advantages of using Actisaf® Sc 47, beyond the well-documented production and feed efficiency benefits. Incorporating Actisaf® Sc 47 into dairy cows’ diets at the recommended dosage can lead to a reduction in carbon footprint by up to 5% during the supplementation period, primarily due to enhanced feed efficiency. For sources and references, please contact the authors. About Maxime Briche Maxime Briche graduated from ISA (Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture de Lille), he began his career as a technician for a feed manufacturer in northern France, where he provided monitoring and nutritional advice to farmers. In 2012, he joined Phileo, a business unit of the Lesaffre group, a global leader in live yeast, with the mission of demonstrating the benefits of ruminant farming solutions within the distribution network. Since 2019, he has held the position of Ruminant Market Manager for Western Europe. His main responsibilities are to provide technical support to his sales colleagues as well as Phileo customers, drawing on his field experience. He also oversees trials conducted with partners (institutes) in line with current and future trends and needs of the ruminant market in Western Europe. About Erika Paiva Erika Paiva graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine from the State University of Londrina - Brazil, and did a MBA in Marketing in 2014. Before joining Phileo, she gathered 10 years of experience as independent consultant for beef and milk livestock farms and 9 years of experience as product manager, production manager and technical manager for a premix company in Brazil.
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