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Part B - according to EC method)

eu_reg_2020_354_b_023

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Part B - according to EC method)

according to EC method) — Percentage of meta­ bolisable energy from lipids — Content of polyunsaturated fatty acids

Up to 12 weeks

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Support the prep­ aration for and recovery from sport effort

High level of selenium and a minimum content of 50 mg vitamin E per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 %. The complementary feed may contain compounds of selenium in a concen­ tration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.

Equidae

— Vitamin E (total) — Selenium (total)

Up to 8 weeks before sport effort – Up to 4 weeks after sport effort

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and

The instructions for proper use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of selenium for complete feed are respected.

02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 28

Particular nutritional purpose

Entry number

▼B Essential nutritional characteristics (GP1)

Species or category of animal

Labelling declarations (GP2)

Recommended length of time

Other provisions

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Compensation of electrolyte loss in the cases of heavy sweating

Must contain sodium chloride and should contain potassium chloride. Low levels of Magnesium, Calcium and Phosphorus The inclusion of other electrolyte salts is optional.

Equines

— Sodium — Chlorides — Potassium — Calcium — Magnesium — Phosphorus

One to three days after heavy sweating.

  1. Guidance shall be provided on the situations

in which the use of the feed is appropriate.

  1. The instructions for proper use must give

administration guidelines based on the duration and intensity of exercise performed relevant to the formulation and presentation of the feed.

  1. Indicate on the labelling:

— ‘Water should be available at all times.’ — In the case of the administration of elec­ trolytes not mixed with water (e.g. in feed or in syringe format): ‘Water must be available for at least 20 minutes or preferably for 1 hour post adminis­ tration.’

  1. Furthermore guidance must be given to

monitor subsequent drinking, if insufficient water intake is observed veterinary advice should be sought.

  1. Guidance may optionally be given regarding

the quantity of water (in litres) to be provided alongside in feed or syringed electrolytes.

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Support of energy metabolism and of the muscle function in the case of rhabdo­ myolosis

Starch and sugar not more than 20 % of available energy. Crude fat more than 20 % of available energy Minimum of 350 IU Vitamin E/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %

Equines

— Starch

Sources

  • reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf