The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008

Regulation 2

SCHEDULEEntries to be substituted in Chapter A of Schedule 7 to the Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Regulations 2005

This schedule has no associated Executive Note
Particular nutritional purposeEssential nutritional characteristicsSpecies or category of animalLabelling declarationsRecommended length of time for useOther provisions
Reduction of the risk of milk fever–Low level of calciumDairy cows

  • Calcium

  • Phosphorus

  • Magnesium

1 to 4 weeks before calving

Indicate in the instructions for use:

  • “Stop feeding after calving.”

and/or
–Low cations/anions ratio

  • Calcium

  • Phosphorus

  • Sodium

  • Potassium

  • Chlorides

  • Sulphur

1 to 4 weeks before calving

Indicate in the instructions for use:

  • “Stop feeding after calving.”

or
–High level of zeolite (synthetic sodium aluminium silicate)Content of synthetic sodium aluminium silicateThe 2 weeks before calving

Indicate in the instructions for use:

  • “The amount of feed shall be restricted to ensure that a daily intake of 500g sodium aluminium silicate per animal is not exceeded.”

  • “Stop feeding after calving.”

or
–High level of calcium in the form of highly available calcium saltsTotal calcium content, sources and respective quantity of calciumFrom 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.”