Should a Feed Additive for Dairy Sheep and Goats Be Approved?
Official title: Proposed amended livestock feed ingredient – DL-Methionine hydroxy analogue isopropyl ester
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to expand the approved uses of a livestock feed ingredient called DL-methionine hydroxy analogue isopropyl ester. Right now, it's only approved for dairy cattle. This change would let farmers use it for dairy sheep and goats too. The ingredient provides methionine, an amino acid that helps milk production.
Why This Matters
This is a technical feed ingredient approval that mainly affects dairy farmers who raise sheep or goats. If you buy sheep or goat milk products, this could eventually affect what those animals eat. The safety evaluation covers animal health, food safety, and environmental impact.
What Could Change
If approved, dairy sheep and goat farmers could use this feed additive at up to 11 grams per animal per day. The ingredient would be added to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table. Feed manufacturers could then include it in products for these animals.
Key Issues
- Is the feed ingredient description accurate?
- Is there scientific data that should be considered before approval?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed amended description for DL-methionine hydroxy analogue isopropyl ester on this consultation page.
- Send your comments by email to cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca with "DL-methionine hydroxy analogue isopropyl ester" in the subject line by the deadline.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (2)
- Are there concerns about the accuracy of the SIF description?
- Is there any scientific data that should be considered before the SIF is amended?