Chapter 3 - Specific Registration Information by Feed Type

3.2 Anion/Cation Balance Feeds

Registration Checklist for Anion/Cation Balance Feeds

Administrative Registration Requirements
Completed application package per Chapter 1

Proposed Label
Brand name (optional)
Product name reflecting purpose of the product and the intended species
Product claim statement
Guaranteed analysis
Guarantees for actual % chlorine and actual cation/anion balance expressed in mEq/kg
Formula used to determine DCAB (Dietary Cation/Anion Balance)
Complete list of ingredients by generic name as listed in Schedule IV or V of the Feeds Regulations including registration numbers for Part II ingredients or mixed feeds as required
Directions for use to permit safe and effective use of feed
Caution and/or warning statements (if applicable)
Required statement "Dry cows receiving this product require a minimum calcium intake of 120 grams/head/day".
Name and address of registrant
Net amount (metric measure)
Registration number (to be added)

Product Composition
Formulation / percentage composition listing amount of each ingredient by generic name as listed in Schedule IV or V of the Feeds Regulations including registration numbers for Part II ingredients or mixed feeds
Formulation / Ingredients - verify level of ingredients does not exceed maximums per Schedules IV and V.

Scientific Studies
Information regarding the calcium intake of animals receiving this product and the cation/anion balance of the total diet (forage + concentrates) for a variety of typical nutritional regimes (including 100% alfalfa forage) must be submitted for evaluation.
Calculations used to determine Dietary Cation/Anion Balance (DCAB)

Promotional Claims (including Internet and Advertising)
Consistent with stated purpose of product

Note: Further information may be required after a review of the preliminary submission.

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