Feed Laws and Labels Flashcards
Regulations and laws of feed manufacturing and distribution are for ___ and ___ (deception and competition) Administered by ___ agricultural departments
safety and competition, state
Manufacturers are required to meet ___ standards
Specific
Label disclosure does what?
Informs the consumers
When were the first regulations regarding feeds implemented?
1909
Most feed regulation agencies use the ____ Bill as the basis for their regulations.
Model Feed
Labels must have:
Feeding directions and minimum information necessary for correct use
Labels are required to be attached to…
Individual bags or be available for inspection when sold in bulk
Information on labels include:
Product name Purpose statement Guaranteed analysis Ingredients Directions Warnings (if any) Name and address of the manufacturer Net weight
Are feed labels required to list ingredients in order of concentration?
No
Why do most manufacturers use collective feed names?
To avoid reregistration and preparation of new feed labels if one ingredient is discontinued
What do collective feed names allow the maker to do?
Avoid listing every individual ingredient
“Guaranteed analysis” requires…
That specific information be provided
When labeling liquid supplements, some states require a maximum ___ and minimum ___ content be given
Moisture, Total sugar
When NPN is used, the ___ percentage must be listed
Maximum
If NPN exceeds __% or __ of total CP, it must include specific directions
8.75 or 1/3
What is a medicated feed?
Any animal feed that contains any drug of any level
What is a medicated complete feed intended for?
To be the sole ration for an animal
Medicated ____ are safe for direct consumption and can be fed free choice
Supplements
Medicated ____ are to be mixed with other feeds before being offered to the animal
Concentrates
A ___ percentage of commercial feeds contain some additive that can be classified as a drug
High
True or False: In a medicated feed, the word “medicated” must appear directly following and below the product name
True
Medicated feed labels must also include ___ in addition to regular labeling requirements
Purpose of medication Names of active ingredients Amounts of active ingredients Warnings Directions for use
Feed manufacturers of medicated feed must know the ____ (subject to inspection at any time)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
