Part B - maximum content in complete
maximum content in complete feed
Ruminants with a functional rumen
— Names and total amounts of each added trace element, vitamin, provitamin and chemically well-defined substance having similar effects — Daily release rate for each trace element and/or vitamin if a bolus is used — Maximum period of continuously release of the trace element or vitamin if a bolus is used
Up to 12 months
- 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.
- Indicate on the labelling of the feed:
— ‘Simultaneous supplementation of additives with a maximum content from other sources to those incorporated in a bolus, if applicable, shall be avoided.
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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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4
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— Before using, it is recommended to have advice from a veterinarian or nutritionist concerning: (a) the balance of trace elements in the daily ration; (b) the trace elements status of the herd’
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Reduction of the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia
Dairy cows
— Calcium — Phosphorus — Magnesium — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur
From 3 weeks before calving until calving
Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Stop feeding after calving’
Zeolite (sodium aluminium silicate): 250 – 500 g / day Or
Sodium aluminium silicate
From 3 weeks before calving until calving
Indicate in the instructions for proper use: — ‘The amount of feed shall be restricted to ensure that a daily intake of 500 g sodium aluminium-silicate per animal is not exceeded.’ — The duration of use shall be restricted to a maximum of 2 weeks — ‘Stop feeding after calving’
Supply of rumen protected feed materials rich in phytic acid (> 6 %) and having a calcium content < 0,2 %, to achieve a minimum of 28 g and a maximum of 32 g available calcium per cow per day. Or
Calcium
From 4 weeks before calving until calving
Indicate in the instructions for proper use: ‘Stop feeding after calving’
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Low cations/anions ratio For the total ration: — Minimum acidification via feed for particular nutritional purpose: 100 mEq/kg dry matter — Objective: Range from negative DCAD (17) values to < 100 (mEq/ kg dry matter) DCAD values