Animal feeding stuffs - Isolation and enumeration of Bifidobacterium spp

This European Standard defines general rules for the enumeration of probiotic bifidobacteria in feed samples (additives, premixtures and feeding stuffs) that contain bifidobacteria as a single bacterial component or in a mixture with other microorganisms. This standard is not applicable for mineral feeds which are defined as complementary feeding stuffs composed mainly of minerals and containing at least 40% crude ash (Council Directive 79/373/EEC) [3].
There are different categories of feed samples:
a)   Additives containing about 1010 colony forming units (CFU)/g
b)   Premixtures containing  about 108 CFU/g
c)   Feeds, meal or pellets, which contain about 106 CFU/g and include complete feeding stuffs, and milk replacers.
The detection limit is as defined in ISO 7218.

Futtermittel - Keimzählung von Bifidobacterium spp

Diese Internationale Norm legt allgemeine Regeln für die Zählung von probiotischen Bifidobakterien in
Futtermittelproben (Zusatzstoff, Vormischung und Futtermittel) fest, die Bifidobakterien als einzelnen
bakteriellen Bestandteil oder in einem Gemisch mit anderen Mikroorganismen enthalten. Dieses Norm ist
nicht anwendbar auf mineralische Futtermittel, die als Ergänzungsfuttermittel definiert sind, hauptsächlich aus
Mineralien zusammengesetzt sind und mindestens 40 % Rohasche enthalten (Richtlinie 79/373/EWG).
Es gibt unterschiedliche Kategorien von Futtermittelproben:
- Zusatzstoffe, die etwa 1010 KbE/g enthalten;
- Vormischungen, die etwa 108 KbE/g enthalten;
- Futtermittel, Mehl oder Pellets, die etwa 106 KbE/g enthalten und fertige Futtermittel und Milchersatz
berücksichtigen.

Aliments des animaux - Isolement et dénombrement du Bifidobacterium spp

La présente Norme européenne définit les règles générales de dénombrement des bifidobactéries probiotiques dans les échantillons d’aliments (additif, pré mélange et aliments des animaux) qui contiennent des bifidobactéries comme seul composant bactérien ou dans un mélange comportant d’autres micro organismes. La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux aliments minéraux définis comme aliments complémentaires constitués principalement de minéraux et contenant au moins 40 % de cendre brute (Directive 79/373/CEE du Conseil).
Il existe différentes catégories d’échantillons d’aliments :
   les additifs contenant environ 1010 UFC/g ;
   les prémélanges contenant environ 108 UFC/g ;
   les aliments, farines ou granulés qui contiennent environ 106 UFC/g et comprennent des aliments complets et des aliments d’allaitement.

Krma - Izolacija in štetje domnevno prisotnih Bifidobacterium spp

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Publication Date
15-Nov-2009
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
03-Nov-2009
Due Date
08-Jan-2010
Completion Date
16-Nov-2009

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Krma - Izolacija in štetje domnevno prisotnih Bifidobacterium sppFuttermittel - Keimzählung von Bifidobacterium sppAliments des animaux - Isolement et dénombrement du Bifidobacterium sppAnimal feeding stuffs - Isolation and enumeration of Bifidobacterium spp65.120KrmilaAnimal feeding stuffsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15785:2009SIST EN 15785:2009en,fr,de01-december-2009SIST EN 15785:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15785
September 2009 ICS 65.120 English Version
Animal feeding stuffs - Isolation and enumeration of Bifidobacterium spp.
Aliments des animaux - Isolement et dénombrement du Bifidobacterium spp.
Futtermittel - Keimzählung von Bifidobacterium spp. This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 August 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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EN 15785:2009 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Principle .6 5 Diluent, media and phenotypic characterisation .6 6 Apparatus and glassware .8 7 Sampling .9 8 Preparation of test sample . 10 9 Procedure . 10 10 Expression of results . 12 11 Precision . 12 12 Test report . 13 Annex A (informative) Notes on procedures . 14 Annex B (informative) Results of the interlaboratory study . 15 Bibliography . 16
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EN 15785:2009 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15785:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 327 “Animal feeding stuffs”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15785:2009



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Introduction This methodology has been developed to enumerate and differentiate probiotic bifidobacteria, to enable the European Commission to control proper labelling of animal feed stuffs (EU project SMT4-CT98-2235 - “Methods for the official control of probiotics (microorganisms) used in animals feeds“) [1]. The proposed enumeration method for probiotic bifidobacteris was validated in an interlaboratory study [2]. The method is not selective for probiotic bifidobacteria but can be applied to enumerate them in additives, premixtures and feeding stuffs assuming that they are present in higher numbers than any other bacteria.
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EN 15785:2009 (E) 5
1 Scope This European Standard defines general rules for the enumeration of probiotic bifidobacteria in feed samples (additives, premixtures and feeding stuffs) that contain bifidobacteria as a single bacterial component or in a mixture with other microorganisms. This standard is not applicable for mineral feeds which are defined as complementary feeding stuffs composed mainly of minerals and containing at least 40% crude ash (Council Directive 79/373/EEC) [3]. There are different categories of feed samples: a) Additives containing about 1010 colony forming units (CFU)/g b) Premixtures containing
about 108 CFU/g c) Feeds, meal or pellets, which contain about 106 CFU/g and include complete feeding stuffs, and milk replacers. The detection limit is as defined in EN ISO 7218. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN ISO 6887-1, Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs - Preparation of test samples, initial suspension and decimal dilutions for microbiological examination - Part 1: General rules for the preparation of the initial suspension and decimal dilutions (ISO 6887-1:1999) EN ISO 7218, Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs - General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations (ISO 7218:2007) ISO 6498, Animal feeding stuffs – Preparation of test samples 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1
bifidobacteria (described by their characteristics as used for this standard)
bacteria which form colonies fitting the descriptions of the species, on the specified media of 36 h to 48 h at a temperature of 37°C under incubation; anaerobic conditions)
Morphology of colonies: a) circular; b) convex; c) entire; d) cream; SIST EN 15785:2009



EN 15785:2009 (E) 6 e) shiny surface; f) opaque. Colony size varies between 0,5 mm and 1 mm in diameter.
Phase contrast microscopical examination of selected colonies shows that cells are of various rod shapes. 4 Principle a) Preparation of sterile and dry poured agar plates. b) Drawing of a representative test sample under sterile conditions. c) Preparation of the initial suspension to obtain a homogeneous distribution of bacterial cells from the test portion. d) Preparation of further decimal dilutions of the initial suspension in order to reduce the number of microorganisms per unit volume, to allow, after incubation, the counting of colonies. e) Inoculation of the prepared plates with an aliquot of the optimum dilutions and dispersion of the inoculum by using a sterile spreader. f) Incubation of inverted plates for 36 h to 48 h at 37 ºC ± 1 ºC, under anaerobic conditions. g) Counting of typical colonies, considering the specific properties of bifidobacteria as listed above.
h) Morphological verification of isolates within the Bifidobacterium genus using microscope analysis. i) Calculation of the colony count per g or kg of feed sample. 5 Diluent, media and phenotypic characterisation 5.1 Diluents
5.1.1 Diluent for initial suspension This diluent is used to decimally dilute the sample to prepare an initial sample suspension of 10-1 in appropriate containers (e.g. universals, bottles or flasks).
5.1.1.1 Initial diluent for additives
Phosphate buffered saline (PBS):
Dissolve 8 g sodium chloride, 0,2 g potassium chloride, 1,15 g disodium hydrogen phosphate, 0,2 g potassium dihydrogen phosphate, pH 7,3 ± 0,2 is dissolved in 1 l of distilled water. Aliquote this saline is aliquoted into appropriate containers (e.g. universals, bottles or flasks). Autoclave all capped containers with the initial diluent are autoclaved at 121 °C ± 1 °C for 10 min. To avoid loss during autoclaving, screw cap bottles are recommended.
Bring the diluent to room temperature before use. Measure the pH of the diluent to ensure the suitable buffer capacity. SIST EN 15785:2009



EN 15785:2009 (E) 7 5.1.2 Diluent for serial dilutions This diluent is used to decimally dilute the initial sample suspension and subsequent dilutions.
A peptone salt solution is made complying with EN ISO 6887-1. Compose the solution of enzymatic digest of 1 g casein such as pancreatic peptone of casein (or peptone of same quality)
and 8,5 g sodium chloride) per liter (l)
distilled water. Dissolve the ingredients in water. Adjust the pH to 7,0 ± 0,2 at 25 °C ± 1 °C. For decimal dilutions, prepare test tubes containing 9,0 ml ±
0,1 ml after sterilisation or use screw cap bottles to avoid weight loss during autoclaving. Sterilise in the autoclave for 15 min at 121 °C ± 1 °C. Bring the diluent to room temperature before use. 5.2 Media 5.2.1 General Four different media are proposed: a) MRS agar; b) MRS agar supplemented with Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC); c) AMRSA: Acidified MRS agar; d) Selective medium: MRS medium supplemented with cysteine hydrochloride and mupirocin. For routine enumeration of bifidobacteria the use of MRS agar will be sufficient assuming that the probiotic strain is present in far higher numbers than any other microorganism. The medium is designed to encourage the growth of lactic acid bacteria such as pediococci, enterococci and lactobacilli. Selection can be made by pH adjustment, as pediococci, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria will tolerate a lower pH than enterococci (pH 5.0 to pH 6,5) and will grow on acidified MRS agar. When pediococci and lactobacilli are expected, MRS agar supplemented with TTC allows differentiation of bifidobacteria colonies by different translucent brown-red coloration after anaerobic incubation. The MRS medium supplemented with mupirocin is selective for bifidobacteria and should be used when other probiotic lactic acid bacteria are present in higher numbers than bifidobacteria. 5.2.2 Composition 5.2.2.1 MRS agar The composition of the MRS agar per l of distilled water is as follows: 20,0 g dextrose, 10,0 g polypeptone, 10,0 g meat extract, 5,0 g yeast extract, 5,0 g sodium acetate 3 x H20, 2,0 g sodium phosphate, 2,0 g tri-ammonium citrate, 1,0 g Tween 80, 0,2 g magnesium sulphate 7 x H2O, 0,05 g manganese sulphate 4 x H2O, agar 15,0 g, pH 6,5 ± 0,2. NOTE BactoTM Lactobacilli MRS agar from Difco Laboratories or from any other supplier producing a medium of same composition may be used. 5.2.2.2 MRS agar supplemented with TTC Prepare 1 g Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC) in 100 ml water and filter sterilise. Add 1 ml per 100 ml MRS agar medium (see 5.2.3.1) which is temperated at 48 °C ± 1 °C after autoclaving.
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EN 15785:2009 (E) 8 5.2.2.3 AMRSA Acidified MRS agar can be obtained by adjusting the pH of MRS agar (see 5.2.2.1) to 5,4 ± 0,1 with HCl prior to autoclaving. 5.2.2.4 Selective medium MRS agar (see 5.2.2.1) supplemented with 0,05 % cysteine hydrochloride (e.g. Sigma C-1276, or equivalent) and with a final concentration of 50 µg mupirocin (e.g. Oxoid CT0523B, or equivalent) per ml. 5.2.3 Preparation 5.2.3.1 MRS agar Suspend all ingredients in distilled water and sterilise by autoclaving at 121 ºC ± 1 °C for 15 min. 5.2.3.2 MRS agar supplemented with TTC Prepare 1 g Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride (TTC) in 100 ml water and filter sterilise. Add 1 ml per 100 ml MRS agar medium (see 5.2.3.1) which is temperated at 48 °C ± 1 °C after autoclaving. NOTE TTC is destroyed by autoclaving. 5.2.3.3 AMRSA Adjust the pH of MRS agar with HCl to 5,4 ± 0,1 prior to autoclaving. Sterilise at 121°C ± 1°C for 15 min.
5.2.3.4 Selective medium Selective medium (see 5.2.2.4) supplemented with 0,05% (wt/vol) cysteine hydrochloride (e.g. Sigma C-1276, or equivalent). In order to prepare a mupirocin solution add 50 disks (e.g. Oxoid CT0523B or equivalent with 200 µg per disk) to 10 ml of 37 °C warm sterile distilled water and shake for 30 min. Decant the solution from disks and add to 190 ml molten medium held at about 48 °C prior to
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