PARNUT Entry 50: Support the preparation for oestrus and reproduction
Particular nutritional purpose: Support the preparation for oestrus and reproduction
Species or category of animal: Mammals, Birds
Mammals
- Essential nutritional characteristics: — High level of selenium and a minimum content of vitamin E per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for pigs of 50 mg, rabbits of 35 mg, for dogs, cats, mink of 88 mg; a minimum content of vitamin E per animal and day for ovines of 100 mg, cattle of 300 mg, horses of 1 100 mg Or — High level(s) of vitamins A and/or vitamin D and/or a minimum content of beta-carotene of 300 mg per animal and day. The complementary feed may contain selenium, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.
- Recommended length of time: — Cows: 2 weeks before the end of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed. — Sows: 7 days before until 3 days after parturition and 7 days before until 3 days mating. — Other female mammals: from the last part of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed. — Males: during periods of reproductive activity.
- Labelling declarations: Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin
- Other provisions: 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. 2. The instructions for proper use for the feed shall ensure that the respective legal maximum contents for complete feed are respected. 3. Indicate on the labelling of the feed guidance on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate.
Birds
- Essential nutritional characteristics: — High level(s) of vitamin A and/or vitamin D Or — High level(s) of selenium and/or zinc and/or a minimum content of vitamin E of 40 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %. The complementary feed may contain selenium, zinc, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed.
- Recommended length of time: — For females: during oestrus — For males: during periods of reproductive activity
- Labelling declarations: Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/354, Annex, Part B, entry 50 — EUR-Lex consolidated version 2025-04-22 (CELEX:02020R0354).