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Our mission is to protect consumers by verifying the proper labeling of animal feed.
("What´s on the tag is in the bag.")
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| Excluded from registration |
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Dog, cat, fish and bird foods produced for consumption by household pets are specifically excluded from the commercial feed registration and licensing requirements.
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| Custom feed label letter |
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Download a copy of the letter for livestock producers in pdf (176KB)
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| Feed registration law |
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Oregon law (ORS 633.006 ) requires that all commercial animal feed be registered with the department annually.
Note: Dog, cat, fish, and bird foods produced for consumption by household pets are specifically excluded from the registration and licensing requirements.
Oregon Administrative Rules for animal feed
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| BSE prevention |
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Preventing bovine spongiform encephalopathy
(BSE or "mad cow disease")
To prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits the use of most mammalian protein in feeds for ruminant animals. The final rule became effective on August 4, 1997.
ODA is working with FDA to make sure feed manufacturers, feed stores, and livestock producers are aware of and complying with the current BSE rules from FDA.
Anyone who either sells mixed animal feeds or ingredients or buys feed that may end up fed to cattle, sheep, or other ruminants has obligations under this rule.
Small entities Compliance Guides from FDA- for feed mills and distributors.
Small entities Compliance Guides from FDA- for cattle owners.
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| Horse label guidelines |
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Horse low carbohydrate label guidelines;
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is working on standard language to label feeds that in low in dietary starch and/or sugar, until those policies are formalized. Oregon is using an informal process to assist the consumer buying these types of horse feeds.
Guidelines for labeling horse feeds for non-structural carbohydrates (i.e. low carb) (pdf format 52KB)
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| Feed mill owner resources |
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Look here for technical assistance in managing the mill. Feed mill resources included are best management practices, biosecurity and feed labeling examples.
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| Feed violation reports |
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We regularly sample animal feed to ensure that the nutritional content guaranteed on the label is in the feed and to ensure that any medications included are allowed by law and are labeled and used properly.
Violation Reports 1998-2009
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| Pet food questions |
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Registering pet food-
Raw pet food (cat or dog manufactured in Oregon) - contact Oregon Department of Agriculture Food Safety Division for raw pet food license or call 503-986-4720
Dry pet food- cat and dog foods making health claims need to obtain an animal remedies license from Oregon Department of Agriculuture prior to being offered for sale in Oregon.
Specialty pet food (i.e. rabbits and reptiles)- register as commercial feeds.
Cat and dog foods, not raw that make no health claims, please do not register.
Pet treats- If you want to make pet treats at home please refer to the pdf slideshow (23.9MB). This explains the different registration needs depending on the type of treat being made.
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| Search feed database |
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Search feed database for products registered or for companies that hold a manufacturer's license in Oregon.
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| Selenium |
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Selenium levels, September 2007 (pdf)
Letter to the industry about selenium levels in ingredients and finished feeds in September 2007. This letter advises the industry to guarantee within 25% of the actual amount of selenium present.
Selenium tests January and February 2008 (pdf) This report shows the selenium levels in several ingredients tested in January and February of 2008.
Here you will find the code of federal regulations that specify how much selenium may be assed to feed. (21 CFR 573.920) Veterinarians are not allowed to exceed these amounts in feed even with a prescription.
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| Animal feed questions |
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If you can't find the information you need, please send an e-mail. Richard Ten Eyck will get back to you as soon as possible. Or call Richard at 503-986-4691, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Pacific Time (except holidays).
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