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Annex II

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1 IU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) from birchwood xylan per minute at pH 4,5 and 30 °C.

No (or EC No)AdditiveChemical formula, descriptionSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorization
Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff
Enzymes
51

Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase

  • EC 3.2.1.8

Preparation of endo-l,4-beta-xylanase produced by Bacillus subtilis (LMG S-15136) having a minimum activity of:

  • Endo-l,4-beta-xylanase:

    • Solid and liquid:

      • 100 IUf1/g or ml

Turkeys for fattening—10 IU—

1.

In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life, and stability to pelleting.

2.

Recommended dosages per kilogram of complete feedingstuff: 10 IU.

3.

For use in compound feed rich in arabinoxylan, e.g. containing minimum 40 % wheat or barley.

1.1.2007

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1 IU is the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 micromole of reducing sugars (xylose equivalents) from birchwood xylan per minute at pH 4,5 and 30 °C.