| Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characteristics | Species or category of animals | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time | Other provisions |
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| Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency | High quality proteins and restricted levels ofphosphorus maximum 5 g/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % andcrude protein maximum 220 g/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 %or | Dogs | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to 6 months | - The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed.
- Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %.
- Indicate on the labelling:"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
- Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times."
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| Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate | Adult dogs | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
- Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
| Initially up to 6 months | - Indicate on the labelling: "It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
- Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times."
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| High quality proteins and restricted levels ofphosphorus maximum 6,2 g/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % andcrude protein maximum 320 g/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 %or | Cats | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to 6 months | - The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed.
- Recommended digestibility of proteins: minimum 85 %.
- Indicate on the labelling:"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
- Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times."
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| Reduced phosphorus absorption by means of incorporation of Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate | Adult cats | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
- Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate
| Initially up to 6 months | - Indicate on the labelling: "It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
- Indicate in the instructions for use: "Water should be available at all times."
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| Dissolution of struvite stones | —Urine acidifying properties, low level of magnesium, and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Urine acidifying substances
| 5 to 12 weeks | Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times."Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| —Urine acidifying properties and low level of magnesium | Cats | - Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Total taurine
- Urine acidifying substances
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| Reduction of struvite stone recurrence | Urine acidifying properties and moderate level of magnesium | Dogs and cats | - Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Urine acidifying substances
| Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| Reduction of urate stones formation | Low level of purines, low level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | Protein source(s) | Up to 6 months but lifetime use in cases of irreversible disturbance of uric acid metabolism | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| Reduction of oxalate stones formation | Low level of calcium, low level of vitamin D, and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats | - Phosphorus
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Total vitamin D
- Hydroxyproline
- Urine alkalising substances
| Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| Reduction of cystine stones formation | Low level of protein, moderate level of sulphur amino acids and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats | - Total sulphur amino acids
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Urine alkalising substances
| Initially up to 1 year | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Reduction of ingredient and nutrient intolerances | —Selected protein source(s) | Dogs and cats | - Protein source(s)
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
| 3 to 8 weeks: if signs of intolerance disappear this feed can be used indefinitely | |
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| —Selected carbohydrate source(s) | - Carbohydrate source(s)
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
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| Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders | Increased level of electrolytes and highly digestible ingredients | Dogs and cats | - Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)
| 1 to 2 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label:- "During periods of and recovery from acute diarrhoea."
- "It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use."
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| Compensation for maldigestion | Highly digestible ingredients and low level of fat | Dogs and cats | Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate | 3 to 12 weeks, but lifetime in the case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| Support of heart function in the case of chronic cardiac insufficiency | Level of sodium restricted to be lower than 2,6 g/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % | Dogs and cats | - Magnesium
- Potassium
- Sodium
| Initially up to 6 months | - The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed.
- Indicate on the labelling:"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
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| Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus) | Low level of rapid glucose-releasing carbohydrates | Dogs and cats | - Carbohydrate source(s)
- Treatment of carbohydrates if appropriate
- Starch
- Total sugar
- Fructose (if added)
- Content of essential fatty acids (if added)
- Source(s) of short and medium chain fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency | —High quality protein, moderate level of protein, high level of essential fatty acids and high level of highly digestible carbohydrates | Dogs | - Protein source(s)
- Content of essential fatty acids
- Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate
- Sodium
- Total copper
| Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use."Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times." |
| —High quality protein, moderate level of protein and high level of essential fatty acids | Cats | - Protein source(s)
- Content of essential fatty acids
- Sodium
- Total copper
| Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use."Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times." |
| Regulation of lipid metabolism in the case of hyperlipidaemia | Low level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats | - Content of essential fatty acids
- Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Reduction of iodine levels in feed in case of hyperthyroidism | Restricted level of iodine: maximum 0,26 mg/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % | Cats | Total iodine | Initially up to 3 months | - The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed.
- Indicate on the labelling:"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
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| Reduction of copper in the liver | Restricted level of copper: maximum 8,8 mg/kg complete pet food with a moisture content of 12 % | Dogs | Total copper | Initially up to 6 months | - The feed shall be placed on the market as complete feed.
- Indicate on the labelling:"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
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| Reduction of excessive body weight | Low energy density | Dogs and cats | Energy value | Until target body weight is achieved | In the instructions for use an appropriate daily intake must be recommended. |
| Nutritional restoration, convalescence | High energy density, high concentrations of essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients | Dogs and cats | - Highly digestible ingredients, including their treatment if appropriate
- Energy value
- Content of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added)
| Until restoration is achieved | In the case of feed specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the labelling: "Administration under veterinary supervision." |
| The complementary feed may contain Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/NCIMB 10415 in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Dogs | Enterococcus faecium DSM 10663/NCIMB 10415 including added amount | 10 to 15 days | - The instructions for use of the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum content of the gut flora stabiliser//micro-organism for complete feed is respected.
- Indicate on the labelling: "It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
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| Support of skin function in the case of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair | High level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats | Content of essential fatty acids | Up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use." |
| Support of the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis | Dogs:- Minimum dry matter content of total omega-3 fatty acids 3,3 % and of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0,38 %.
- Adequate level of vitamin E.
Cats:- Minimum dry matter content of total omega-3 fatty acids 1,2 % and of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0,28 %.
- Increased levels of methionine and manganese.
- Adequate level of vitamin E.
| Dogs and cats | Dogs:- Total omega-3 fatty acids
- Total EPA
- Total vitamin E
Cats:- Total omega-3 fatty acids
- Total DHA
- Total methionine
- Total manganese
- Total vitamin E
| Initially up to 3 months | It is recommended that a veterinary surgeon’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. |
| Reduction of the risk of milk fever | —Low level of calcium | Dairy cows | - Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
| 1 to 4 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use:"Stop feeding after calving" |
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| —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" |
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| —High level of zeolite (synthetic sodium aluminium silicate) | Content of synthetic sodium aluminium silicate | The 2 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use:- "The amount of feed shall be restricted to ensure that a daily intake of 500 g sodium aluminium-silicate per animal is not exceeded."
- "Stop feeding after calving"
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| —High level of calcium in the form of highly available calcium salts | Total calcium content, sources and respective quantity of calcium | Star at first signs of parturition to two days subsequent to parturition | Indicate on the package, container or label:- The instruction of 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"
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| Reduction of the risk of ketosis | Ingredients providing glucogenic energy sources | Dairy cows and ewes | - Ingredients providing glucogenic energy sources
- Propan-1,2-diol (if added as a glucose precursor)
- Glycerol (if added as a glucose precursor)
| 3 to 6 weeks after calvingLast 6 weeks before and the first 3 weeks after lambing | |
| Reduction of the risk of tetany (hypomagnesaemia) | High level of magnesium, easily available carbohydrates, moderate level of protein and low level of potassium | Ruminants | - Starch
- Total sugars
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Potassium
| 3 to 10 weeks during periods of fast grass growth | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily available energy sources.In the case of feedingstuffs for ovines indicate on the package, container or label:"Especially for lactating ewes." |
| Reduction of the risk of acidosis | Low level of easily fermentable carbohydrates and high buffering capacity | Ruminants | - Starch
- Total sugars
| Maximum 2 months | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily fermentable carbohydrate sources.In the case of feedingstuffs for dairy cows indicate on the package, container or label:"Especially for high yielding cows."In the case of feedingstuffs for ruminants for fattening indicate on the package, container or label:"Especially for intensively fed." ---------------------- |
| Long-term supply of grazing animals with trace elements and/or vitamins | High level of- Trace elementsand/or
- vitamins, provitamins and chemically well-defined substances having similar effects.
The complementary feed may contain feed additives in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Ruminants with a functional rumen | - Names and total amounts of each added trace element, vitamin, provitamin and chemically well-defined substance having similar effects.
- Daily release rate for each trace element and/or vitamin if a bolus is used;
- Maximum period of continuously release of the trace element or vitamin if a bolus is used.
| Up to 12 months | - Application in the form of bolus is allowed. A bolus may contain up to 20 % iron in an inert, non-bioavailable form, in order to increase its density.
- Indicate on the labelling of the feed:
- "—Simultaneous supplementation of additives with a maximum content from other sources to those incorporated in a bolus, if applicable, shall be avoided.
- —Before using, it is recommended to have advice from a veterinarian or nutritionist concerning:
- (1)the balance of trace elements in the daily ration;
- (2)the trace elements status of the herd
- —The bolus contains x % inert iron in order to increase its density, if applicable."
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| Compensation for insufficient iron availability after birth | High level of iron compounds authorised under the functional group "compounds of trace elements" of the category "nutritional additives" as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.The complementary feed may contain iron in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Suckling piglets and calves | Total iron content | After birth up to 3 weeks | The instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of iron for complete feed are respected. |
| Support the regeneration of hooves, trotters and skin | High level of zinc.The complementary feed may contain zinc in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Horses, ruminants and pigs | Total amount of- zinc
- methionine
| Up to 8 weeks | The instructions of use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of zinc for complete feed are respected. |
| Support the preparation for oestrus and reproduction | - High level of selenium anda minimum content of vitamin E per kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 % for pigs of 53 mg, rabbits of 35 mg, for dogs, cats, mink of 88 mg;a minimum content of vitamin E per animal and day for ovines of 100 mg, cattle of 300 mg, horses of 1100 mgor
- High level(s) of vitamins Aand/or vitamin D and/or aminimum content of beta- carotene of 300 mg per animal and day.
The complementary feed may contain selenium, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Mammals | Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin. | - Cows: 2 weeks before the end of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed.
- Sows: 7 days before until 3 days after parturition and 7 days before until 3 days mating.
- Other female mammals: from the last part of gestation until the next gestation is confirmed.
- Males: during periods of reproductive activity.
| - The instructions of use for the feed shall ensure that the respective legal maximum contents for complete feed are respected.
- Indicate on the labelling of the feed:"Guidance on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate."
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- High level(s) of vitamin A and/or vitamin Dor
- High level(s) of selenium and/or zinc and/or a minimum content of vitamin E of 44 mg/kg complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %.
The complementary feed may contain selenium, zinc, vitamin A and D in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Birds | Names and total amounts of each added trace element and vitamin. | - For females: during oestrus
- For males: during periods of reproductive activity
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| Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance to support the physiological digestion | - Predominantly electrolytes: sodium, potassium and chlorides
- Buffering capacity: minimum 60 mmol per litre potion ready prepared for feeding
- Easily digestible carbohydrates
| Calves, pigs, lambs, kids and foals | - Sodium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Carbohydrate source(s)
- Bicarbonates and/or citrates (if added)
| 1 to 7 days | - Recommended range of electrolytes per litre potion ready prepared for feeding:
- Sodium: 1,7 g – 3,5 g
- Potassium: 0,4 g – 2,0 g
- Chlorides: 1 g – 2,8 g
- Indicate on the labelling:
- (1)"In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea)."
- (2)"It is recommended that advice from a veterinarian be sought before use and before extending the period of use."
- Indicate in the instructions for use:
- (1)The recommended intake of the ready stirred potion and of milk, if appropriate.
- (2)In case of bicarbonates and/or citrates are above 40 mmol per litre potion ready prepared for feeding: "Simultaneous feeding of milk should be avoided in animals with abomasum"
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| Reduction of the risk of urinary calculi | Low level of phosphorus, magnesium, and urine acidifying properties | Ruminants | - Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Sulphur
- Urine acidifying substances
| Up to 6 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label:"Especially for intensively fed young animals."Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times." |
| Reduction of stress reactions | —High level magnesium | Pigs | —Magnesium | 1 to 7 days | Guidance shall be provided on the situation in which the use of this feed is appropriate. |
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| —Highly digestible ingredients | - Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate
- Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
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| Stabilisation of physiological digestion | Low buffering capacity, and highly digestible ingredients | Piglets | - Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate
- Buffering capacity
- Source(s) of astringent substances (if added)
- Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)
| 2 to 4 weeks | Indicate on the labelling:"In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance." |
| Highly digestible ingredients | Pigs | - Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate
- Source(s) of astringent substances (if added)
- Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)
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| Feed additives of the functional group "Gut flora stabiliser" of the category "zootechnical additives" as referred to in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 or,pending the re-authorisation procedure as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, feed additives of the group "micro-organisms".The complementary feed may contain feed additives of the functional group of "gut flora stabilisers/micro-organisms" in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Animal species for which the gut flora stabiliser/micro-organism is authorised | Name and added amount of the gut flora stabiliser/micro-organism | Up to 4 weeks | - Indicate on the labelling of the feed:
- (1)"In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance".
- (2)If applicable: "The feed contains a gut flora stabiliser/micro-organism in a concentration above 100 times the authorised maximum content in complete feed".
- The instructions for use of the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum content of the gut flora stabiliser/micro-organism for complete feed is respected.
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| Reduction of the risk of constipation | Ingredients stimulating intestinal passage | Sows | Ingredients stimulating intestinal passage | 10 to 14 days before and 10 to 14 days after farrowing | |
| Reduction of the risk of fatty liver syndrome | Low energy and high proportion of metabolisable energy from lipids with high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids | Laying hens | - Energy value (calculated according to EC method)
- Percentage of metabolisable energy from lipids
- Content of poly-unsaturated fatty acids
| Up to 12 weeks | |
| Compensation for malabsorption | Low level of saturated fatty acids and high level of fat soluble vitamins | Poultry excluding geese and pigeons | - Percentage of saturated fatty acids in relation to total fatty acids
- Total vitamin A
- Total vitamin D
- Total vitamin E
- Total vitamin K
| During the first 2 weeks after hatching | |
| Compensation for chronic insufficiency of small intestine function | Highly precaecally digestible carbohydrates proteins and fats | Equines | —Source(s) of highly digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats, including their treatment if appropriate | Initially up to six months | Guidance should be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate and the manner in which it should be fed including many small meals per day.Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Compensation for chronic digestive disorders of large intestine | Highly digestible fibre | Equines | - Fibre source(s)
- Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to six months | Guidance should be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate and the manner in which the feed should be fed.Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Reduction of stress reactions | Highly digestible ingredients | Equines | - Magnesium
- Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate
- Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
| Two to four weeks | Guidance shall be provided on the precise situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate. |
| Compensation of electrolyte loss in the cases of heavy sweating | Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates | Equines | - Calcium
- Sodium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Chlorides
- Glucose
| One to three days | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate.When the feed corresponds to a significant part of the daily ration, guidance should be provided to prevent the risk of abrupt changes in the nature of the feed.Indicate on the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times." |
| Support the preparation for and recovery from sport effort | High level of selenium and a minimum content of 50 mg vitamin E per kg complete feed with moisture content of 12 %.The complementary feed may contain compounds of selenium in a concentration higher than 100 times the relevant fixed maximum content in complete feed. | Equidae | Total amount of- vitamin E
- selenium.
| Up to 8 weeks before sport effort – Up to 4 weeks after sport effort | The instructions for use for the feed shall ensure that the legal maximum contents of selenium for complete feed are respected. |
| Nutritional restoration, convalescence | High concentration of essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients | Equines | - Highly digestible ingredients, including their treatment if appropriate
- Content of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added)
| Until restoration is achieved | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate.In the case of feedingstuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label:"Administration under veterinary supervision." |
| Support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohydrates | Equines | - Protein and fibre sources
- Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate
- Methionine
- Choline
- Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)
| Initially up to six months | Guidance should be provided on the manner in which the feed should be fed including many small meals per day.Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use." |
| Support of renal function in the case of chronic renal insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and low level of phosphorus | Equines | - Protein source(s)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
| Initially up to six months | Indicate on the package, container or label:"It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use."Indicate in the instructions for use:"Water should be available at all times." |