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Regulation 2(2)
Entries to be substituted in Chapter A of Schedule 7 to the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
| Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characteristics | Species or category of animal | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time for use | Other provisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of the risk of milk fever | – Low level of calcium | Dairy cows | – Calcium – Phosphorus | 1 to 4 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use: |
| – Magnesium | “Stop feeding after calving” | ||||
| and/or | |||||
| – Low cations/anions ratio | – Calcium – Phosphorus | 1 to 4 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use: | ||
| – Sodium | “Stop feeding after calving” | ||||
| – Potassium | |||||
| – Chlorides | |||||
| – Sulphur | |||||
| or | |||||
| – High level of zeolite (synthetic sodium aluminium silicate) | Content of synthetic sodium aluminium silicate | The 2 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for 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” – “Stop feeding after calving” | ||
| or | |||||
| – High level of calcium in the form of highly available calcium salts | Total calcium content, sources and respective quantity of calcium | From first signs of parturition to 2 days after parturition | Indicate on the package, container or label: – The instructions for use, i.e. the number of applications and the time before and after calving; – The text “It is recommended that a nutritional expert’s opinion be sought before use” |
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