Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment
Increasing animal protein, especially from beef, is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the growing global population. However, this is becoming increasingly challenging due to stakeholders prioritizing sustainable systems with low environmental impacts. To answer these challenges, the use of f...
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| author | Nizar Salah Héloïse Legendre Erika Paiva Julie Duclos Maxime Briche Florine Colbalchini Armelle Gac Thomas Kerihuel Céline Garat Boute |
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| description | Increasing animal protein, especially from beef, is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the growing global population. However, this is becoming increasingly challenging due to stakeholders prioritizing sustainable systems with low environmental impacts. To answer these challenges, the use of feed additives such as yeast probiotics seems to be an effective route for improvements in feed efficiency and growth performance. The current study was performed to quantify the environmental impacts of the production and use of a yeast probiotic (Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47) through an LCA method in four trials performed during the fattening period: France (French trial), Spain (Spanish trial), and Italy (Italian trials A and B). During each trial, two groups of animals with the same characteristics were compared during the fattening period: the control group without Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 supplementation used as a baseline, and the experimental group with Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 supplementation. The calves started the trial at the ages of 224, 92, and 186 days during the French, Spanish, and Italian trials A and B, respectively. Of the sixteen impact category indicators, nine were analyzed. In Italian trials A and B, the Spanish trial, and the French trial, the use of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 reduced CC by 4.8, 3.8, 6.6, and 5.4%; FE by 4.8, 3.9, 8.2, and 6.3%; ME by 4.9, 4.0, 6, and 6.4%; and TE by 5.3, 4.1, and 6.2%, respectively. Moreover, during the same trials, Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 reduced AC by 6.0, 4.1, 6.3, and 7.1%; LU by 4.7, 3.9, 5.8, and 6.1%; WU by 4.5, 3.4, 5.2, and 5.9%; RU (fossils) by 4.8, 3.7, 7.3, and 4.8%; and PM by 5.2, 4.1, 6.3, and 7.1%, respectively. The use of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 has beneficial effects on the environment. Regarding Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 production, the results showed that the production of 1 kg of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 emitted 2.1 kg of CO<sub>2</sub> eq, 60% of which came from the fermentation process and 39% from drying. The results demonstrate the interest in using Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc during the fattening period for its multiple positive outcomes: improving performance and efficiency, while reducing the global carbon footprint. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ed536037a17044838b1d3ce839e1580e2024-11-08T14:32:35ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152024-10-011421310710.3390/ani14213107Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle AssessmentNizar Salah0Héloïse Legendre1Erika Paiva2Julie Duclos3Maxime Briche4Florine Colbalchini5Armelle Gac6Thomas Kerihuel7Céline Garat Boute8Phileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FrancePhileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FrancePhileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FrancePhileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FrancePhileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FranceEVEA, 11 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes, FranceEVEA, 11 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes, FranceEVEA, 11 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes, FrancePhileo by Lesaffre, 59520 Marquette-lez-Lille, FranceIncreasing animal protein, especially from beef, is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the growing global population. However, this is becoming increasingly challenging due to stakeholders prioritizing sustainable systems with low environmental impacts. To answer these challenges, the use of feed additives such as yeast probiotics seems to be an effective route for improvements in feed efficiency and growth performance. The current study was performed to quantify the environmental impacts of the production and use of a yeast probiotic (Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47) through an LCA method in four trials performed during the fattening period: France (French trial), Spain (Spanish trial), and Italy (Italian trials A and B). During each trial, two groups of animals with the same characteristics were compared during the fattening period: the control group without Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 supplementation used as a baseline, and the experimental group with Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 supplementation. The calves started the trial at the ages of 224, 92, and 186 days during the French, Spanish, and Italian trials A and B, respectively. Of the sixteen impact category indicators, nine were analyzed. In Italian trials A and B, the Spanish trial, and the French trial, the use of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 reduced CC by 4.8, 3.8, 6.6, and 5.4%; FE by 4.8, 3.9, 8.2, and 6.3%; ME by 4.9, 4.0, 6, and 6.4%; and TE by 5.3, 4.1, and 6.2%, respectively. Moreover, during the same trials, Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 reduced AC by 6.0, 4.1, 6.3, and 7.1%; LU by 4.7, 3.9, 5.8, and 6.1%; WU by 4.5, 3.4, 5.2, and 5.9%; RU (fossils) by 4.8, 3.7, 7.3, and 4.8%; and PM by 5.2, 4.1, 6.3, and 7.1%, respectively. The use of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 has beneficial effects on the environment. Regarding Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 production, the results showed that the production of 1 kg of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 emitted 2.1 kg of CO<sub>2</sub> eq, 60% of which came from the fermentation process and 39% from drying. The results demonstrate the interest in using Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc during the fattening period for its multiple positive outcomes: improving performance and efficiency, while reducing the global carbon footprint.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/21/3107yeast probioticActisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47life cycle assessmentbeef cattlefattening period |
| spellingShingle | Nizar Salah Héloïse Legendre Erika Paiva Julie Duclos Maxime Briche Florine Colbalchini Armelle Gac Thomas Kerihuel Céline Garat Boute Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment Animals yeast probiotic Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 life cycle assessment beef cattle fattening period |
| title | Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment |
| title_full | Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment |
| title_fullStr | Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment |
| title_short | Does the Use of the Yeast Probiotic <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> Actisaf Sc 47 Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Beef Cattle? A Study Based on Life Cycle Assessment |
| title_sort | does the use of the yeast probiotic i saccharomyces cerevisiae i actisaf sc 47 reduce the environmental impacts of beef cattle a study based on life cycle assessment |
| topic | yeast probiotic Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47 life cycle assessment beef cattle fattening period |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/21/3107 |
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