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Supplements and Ration Formulation – Medicated Feeds
The following is adapted from the manual Beef Quality Improvement – Recommended Operating Procedures for Feedlot Animal Health (1997/2000 – Crandall and Van Donkersgoed) with regard to Medicated Feeds.
Medicated feeds are commonly used in feed yards to improve animal performance and health. As with any form of medication, improper handling of feed additives can contribute to drug residue problems. Thus, the handling of feed medication additives must be monitored closely so that problems can be prevented. Non-standard supplies include by-product feed ingredients. Cattle are more likely to be free of residues and defects if fed ingredients that are free of residue causing contaminants. Refer to the Good Manufacturing Practices for the Canadian Feed Industry, 1997 (Animal Nutrition Association of Canada).
Benefits of good feed medication additive practices:
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Reduces risk of drug residues and associated condemnations of carcass and liability issues. |
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Ensures efficacy of products. |
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Reduces risk of negative side effects from toxicity. |
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Reduces risk of product contamination. |
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Reduces waste of product and associated dollar losses. |
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Reduces environmental contamination and protects other animals from toxicity. |
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Reduces risk of under feeding product, thereby reducing effectiveness. |