The use is provided of a composition as a feed additive which comprises one or
more endoglucanases, and 0-20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins
in the composition, of a cellobiohydrolase. The endoglycanases may be one or more
of EGI, EGII, EGIII and any functionally active derivative of any thereof. Such
endoglucanases may be obtained from a genetically modified strain of the fungus
Trichoderma. Also provided is an enzyme-based feed additive which comprises
EGI and/or EGII which lack the cellulose binding domain, and 0-20% by weight, based
upon the content of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase.
A further enzyme-based feed additive is provided which comprises a cereal-based
carrier, one or more endoglucanases, and 0-20% by weight, based upon the content
of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase. Such enzyme-based
feed additives can be incorporated into a cereal-based feed which includes one
or more of barley, wheat, triticale, rye and maize. The feed additive has the advantage
of improving the feed conversion ratio and/or increasing the digestibility of a
cereal-based feed in which it is included.