US health regulators will now let animals eat a new type of bacteria
What happened
US health regulators have filed a petition to allow a new type of bacteria, Bacillus velezensis, in animal feed. This means animals can now eat a wider range of microorganisms in their food.
Why it matters
This small change means animal feed manufacturers can use new ingredients. It opens up new options for animal nutrition and potentially new ways to improve animal health or growth. This is a routine but important step in how new feed additives become available.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which would make this new feed additive officially approved for use.