EU Reg 2020/354 Part B Entry 53 — Support weaning
Species: Mammals
Purpose (essential nutritional characteristics): Support weaning — Minimum supply via the dietetic feed of: — Selenium: 0,1 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Zinc: 15 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Copper: 2 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for sheep and 5 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for other species And/or — Iodine: 0,2 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Manganese: 20 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Vitamin A: 1500 IU/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Vitamin D: 400 IU/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % And/or — Vitamin E: 100 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for calves and 50 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for lambs, kids and piglets. The complementary feed may contain selenium, zinc, copper, iodine, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.
Duration of use: Up to 4 weeks around weaning
Source: EU Reg 2020/354 Part B (consolidated text per EUR-Lex CELEX:02020R0354, version 2025-04-22). Entry 53 is part of the 44 PARNUT entries in Part B (range 10-72). Cross-references: AAFCO nutrition profiles for chronic kidney disease, cardiac disease, dermatological conditions. FEDIAF nutritional guidelines 2025 provide complementary guidance but do not authorize therapeutic claims — EU 2020/354 is required for products marketed with PARNUT claims.
Notes: This entry is part of the 44-entry block (10-30 + 50-72). Entries 31-49 are not used in the current consolidated text (numbering jumps from 30 to 50). Always consult official EUR-Lex consolidated 2020/354 text when preparing EU-market petitions for products covered by Entry 53.