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Part B - avoided in animals with abomasum’

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Part B - avoided in animals with abomasum’

avoided in animals with abomasum’

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High level of magnesium, easily

Ruminants

— Starch

available carbohydrates,

— Sugars (total)

moderate level of protein and

— Magnesium

low level of potassium

— Sodium

3 to 10 weeks during periods of fast grass growth

  1. Application in the form of bolus is allowed.

A bolus may contain up to 20 % iron in an inert, non-bioavailable form, in order to increase its density.

  1. In the instructions for proper use guidance

shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily available energy sources.

— Potassium

  1. In the case of feed for ovines indicate on the

labelling: ‘Especially for lactating ewes.’

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Reduction of the risk of acidosis

Low level of easily fermentable carbo­ hydrates and high buffering capacity

Ruminants

— Starch — Sugars (total)

up to 2 months (15)

  1. Application in the form of bolus is allowed.

A bolus may contain up to 20 % iron in an inert, non-bioavailable form, in order to increase its density.

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Reduction of the risk of tetany (hypomagne­ saemia)

▼B Entry number

Particular nutritional purpose

Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

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  1. In the instructions for proper use guidance

shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily fermentable carbohydrate sources.

  1. In the case of feed for dairy cows indicate

on the labelling: ‘Especially for high yielding cows.’

  1. In the case of feed for ruminants for

fattening indicate on the labelling: ‘Especially for intensively fed (16).’ Reduction of the risk of urinary calculi

Low level of phosphorus, magnesium, and urine acidifying properties

Ruminants

— Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine acidifying substances

Up to 6 weeks

  1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘Especially for

intensively fed young animals.’

  1. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:

‘Water should be available at all times.’

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Long-term supply of grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins

High level of — Trace elements And/or — Vitamins, provitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effects. The complementary feed may contain feed additives in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf