Probiotics (Calsporin, Excential ProDi-G, Biosprint)
The protective power of probiotic microorganisms
Product range:
- Calsporin®
- Biosprint®
- Excential ProDi-G
Active ingredients:
- Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544
- Optimal blend of Bacillus spp. (B. subtilis LMG S-32515 and W. coagulans LMG S-32514)
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885
Livestock challenge:
Promoting a healthy gut with
Orffa’s probiotic range
Probiotic range Highlights
Proven benefit in all animal species
High efficiency at low cost price
Support the intestinal microbial balance and digestion
High stability and compatibility of probiotic spores
Discover more benefits of the different probiotic solutions in Orffa's probiotic range
Related Publications
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Arno van der Aa and Ramakanta Nayak: Delivering established Innovation within animal nutrition & health market combined with a regional tailored approach
eFeedlink, June 2025
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Bacillus velezensis as gut health solution
Misset, December 2024
This article summarises the studies carried out using Calsporin, a probiotic that contains viable spores of Bacillus velezensis, focusing on its influences on different gut pathogens in poultry and swine.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592024 -
Robust piglets: Feed solutions to support piglets' health and performance
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A tough egg to crack - What probiotics can do for egg producers
Feed Compounder, March 2023
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Name change for Calsporin® is official! From Bacillus subtilis to Bacillus velezensis
Orffa, May 2022
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Calsporin®, a cost efficient probiotic for fattening pigs
Feed Compounder, November 2021
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Dyzenteria świń co jest do dodania … w paszy
Orffa, September 2021
Jedną z możliwych przyczyn problemów z biegunką u tuczników jest dyzenteria świń (czerwonka). W najcięższej, typowej postaci dyzenteria świńska jest prezentowana przez wodnistą biegunkę z obecnością krwi i śluzu.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592021 -
Probiotic for pig fattening – Cost efficiency is in demand
Kraftfutter/Feedmagazine, July 2021
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Mantener vivo el probiótico
Argos, July 2021
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Keep the Probiotic Alive
Pet Food Supplement, June 2021
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Prodotti fitogenici e probiotici. Contro la dissenteria suina un aiuto viene dai probiotici
La Settimana Veterinaria, April 2021
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Prodotti fitogenici e probiotici Dissenteria suina, cosa c’è da aggiungere (nella dieta)
Professione Suinicoltore, March 2021
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Disentería porcina: ¿qué hay que añadir (a la dieta)?
SUIS, February 2021
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Probióticos esporulados, la opción más natural para producir aves sanas optimizando sus rendimientos productivos
AviNews, June 2020
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Probiotikum hjælper til at bibeholde en stabil tarmflora fra so til slagtesvin
Effektivt Landbrug, May 2020
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Polskie Drobiarstwo, March 2020
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Healthy pigs with less use of antibiotics
International Pig Topics, January 2020
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Buen intestino, buen pelaje, buen perro
Argos, September 2019
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What are the effects of probiotics on sow longevity?
Feed Compounder, January 2019
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Good gut, Good coat, Good dog
Pet Food Supplement, January 2019
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Support sow longevity with probiotics
Gut Health, December 2018
Optimal body condition score at the end of the lactation period positively influences the longevity of the sows. Use of dietary probiotics has proven to reduce weight losses during the lactation period and as a result, improve sow fertility. Additionally, probiotics are able to increase piglet weaning weight. Therefore, probiotics seem to be a very promising feed strategy for sustainable pig production6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592018 -
Feather pecking issues: Probiotics can help
All About Feed, December 2016
Beak trimming is commonly used to reduce the incidence of feather pecking but this practice will be banned in the whole EU as of 2018. The side effects of non-trimmed beaks is an increased feed intake, as the birds have less plumage to keep them warm. Probiotics can be part of the solution.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592016 -
New EU registration; ‘Calsporin® for laying hens and ornamental fish’
Orffa, July 2016
The European Commission has approved the use of the probiotic Calsporin® (gut flora stabilizer) for laying hens and ornamental fish6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592016 -
Mode of action of Bacillus subtilis and efficiency in piglet feeding
Feed Compounder, February 2012
Therapeutic antimicrobials are regularly used in pig diets to prevent and treat disease and as a consequence improved daily gain and feed utilisation can be observed (Barton 2000).6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592012 -
Three nutritional steps for growing healthy animals
All About Feed, January 2012
Raising healthy animals with fewer antibiotics – this is the main challenge for animal husbandry in Europe. Consumers, retailers and authorities are clearly expressing this message.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592012 -
Der Einsatz von Probiotika lohnt sich
DGS Magazin, January 2012
Seit dem EU-Verbot antimikrobieller Leistungsförderer besteht ein gesteigertes Interesse an Alternativen zur Unterstützung der Darmmikroflora und zur Gesunderhaltung der Tiere. Hier hat sich beispielsweise die Verwendung von Probiotika etabliert.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592012 -
Mehr Milch durch Hefe
Milch Futter, April 2009
Welchen Einfluss die Levendhefe bei Milchkühen unter Praxisbedingungen ausübt, darüber berichten Dr. Detlef Kampf, Wesel, sowie Prof. Dr. Georg Dusel und Michael Schreiner, Fachhochschule Bingen.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592009
