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Lallemand Announces Claim Extension for BIOPOWER® SC in Canada

Lallemand Announces Claim Extension for BIOPOWER® SC in Canada
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin – December 10, 2025 – Lallemand Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended its approved claims for BIOPOWER® SC, a viable yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077) classified as a gut modifier in Canada. The extension adds calves, kid goats and lambs for rearing under registration numbers 982800 and 982803, following a review process that began in 2023. This expansion broadens the scope of CFIA-approved benefits for BIOPOWER SC and underscores Lallemand’s commitment to science-driven, performance-focused microbial solutions.

“The added claims for young ruminants reflect Lallemand’s dedication to rigorous research and product consistency under Canadian production conditions,” said Theunis Wessels, Canadian Country Manager, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “We are proud that the CFIA has recognized the proven benefits of BIOPOWER SC, supporting producers improve efficiency and performance.”

New CFIA-Approved Claim
The new claim states that BIOPOWER SC may improve feed conversion ratio and may increase weight gain in calves, kid goats and lambs for rearing. This extension applies to BIOPOWER SC 20 and BIOPOWER SC 10ME in Canada, which can be incorporated into premixes, mash feeds, and heat-processed applications, such as pelleting, tubs, and liquid feeds.
Updated CFIA-Approved Claims for BIOPOWER SC

When fed as directed, BIOPOWER SC:

  • Increases milk production in lactating dairy cows
  • Increases average daily gain in beef cattle
  • Increases milk production in lactating dairy goats
  • Increases milk production in dairy sheep
  • Increases average daily gain in sheep for fattening
  • Improves feed conversion and weight gain in calves, lambs and kid goats for rearing
  • Improves fiber digestibility in horses

“BIOPOWER SC continues to set the standard for consistent, research-backed performance,” added Stuart Gebauer, North American Sales and Marketing Director, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “This extension underscores Lallemand’s unwavering investment in high-quality research and the proven value our microbial technologies deliver to the market. Canadian producers, feed mills, and nutritionists can trust that every solution we offer is backed by robust science and designed to help them achieve reliable, sustainable results.”

For more information on BIOPOWER SC and Lallemand’s portfolio of microbial solutions, visit lallemandanimalnutrition.com or contact your local Lallemand representative.

MEDIA RELATIONS:
Gina Bullard
Communication Manager
Tel: (913) 626-4180
E-mail: gbullard@dmhadv.com

About Lallemand Animal Nutrition
Partnering in microbial solutions for a changing world
We are Lallemand Animal Nutrition – a global leader in the science of fermentation – and a primary producer of yeast and bacteria. Our passion is harnessing microorganisms to optimize animal well-being and performance, forage management, and the animal environment. We remain unwavering in our commitment to helping our industry partners and farmers sustainably feed a growing global population through improved animal performance – and enhancing the well-being of livestock & companion animals.
We provide the broadest range of innovative microbial products, services and solutions for customers around the world.
We deliver tailor-made services according to your specific needs and offer expert technical support to ensure the optimal application and efficacy of our solutions.
Leveraging the natural power of yeast and bacteria, we develop, produce and market highly technical products including probiotics, silage inoculants, and microbial derivatives. Using sound science, proven results and knowledge from experience, we apply the right strains for the right applications.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is Specific for your Success!

For more information, please visit https://www.lallemandanimalnutrition.com/en/canada

Not all products are available in all markets nor associated claims allowed in all regions.

Published  Dec 16, 2025 | Updated Mar 6, 2026