Chapter A

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Particular nutritional purpose	Essential nutritional characteristics	Species or category of animal	Labelling declarations	Recommended length of time for use	Other provisions
(1) If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use for temporary renal insufficiency.
(2) If the feeding stuff is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks.
(3) In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome–F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose.
(4) In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome–F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose.
(5) In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “feed material and nutrient.”
(6) The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.”
(7) In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis.”
(8) The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia”. The manufacturers may also recommend the use of ketosis recuperation.
(9) In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows.
(10) In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes.
(11) In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows, “maximum two months from the start of lactation.”
(12) Indicate the category of ruminants concerned.
(13) In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible feed materials) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species or category of animal.
Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency^f1	Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality	Dogs and cats	— Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Sodium — Contents of essential fatty acids (if added)	Initially up to 6 months^f2	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.”
Dissolution of struvite stones^f3	Urine acidifying properties, low level of magnesium, and restricted level of protein but of high quality Urine acidifying properties and low level of magnesium	Dogs Cats	— Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine acidifying substances — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Total taurine — Urine acidifying substances	5 to 12 weeks	Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.”
Reduction of struvite stone recurrence^f4	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 acidifying 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 feed material and nutrient intolerances^f5	Selected protein source(s) and/or selected carbohydrate source(s)	Dogs and cats	— Protein source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids (if added) — Carbohydrate source(s) — Contents of essential fatty acids (if added)	3 to 8 weeks; if signs of intolerance disappear this feed can be used indefinitely	—
Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders	Increased level of electrolytes and highly digestible feed materials	Dogs and cats	— Highly digestible feed materials 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.”
Compensation for maldigestion^f6	Highly digestible feed materials and low level of fat	Dogs and cats	— Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate	3 to 12 weeks, but lifetime in 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 case of chronic cardiac insufficiency	Low level of sodium and increased K/Na ratio	Dogs and cats	— Sodium — Potassium — Magnesium	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.”
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 case of chronic liver insufficiency	High quality protein, moderate level of protein, low level of fat, high level of essential fatty acids and high level of highly digestible carbohydrates High quality proteins, moderate level of protein, moderate level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids	Dogs Cats	— Protein source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids — Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate — Sodium — Total copper — 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.”
Regulation of lipid metabolism in case of hyperlipidaemia	Low level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids	Dogs and cats	— Content of essential fatty acids — Contents 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 copper in the liver	Low level of copper	Dogs	— 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.”
Reduction of excessive body weight	Low energy density	Dogs and cats	—Energy value (until 30th March 2002 calculated according to EC method—see Schedule 1)	Until target body weight is achieved	In the instructions for use an appropriate daily intake must be recommended
Nutritional restoration, convalescence^f7	High energy density, high concentration of essential nutrients and highly digestible feed materials	Dogs and cats	— Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate — Energy value (until 30th March 2002 calculated according to EC method—see Schedule 1) — Contents of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added)	Until restoration is achieved	In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: “Administration under veterinary supervision.”
Support of skin function in case of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair	High level of essential fatty acids	Dogs and cats	— Contents 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.”
Reduction of the risk of milk fever	Low level of calcium and/or Low cations/anions ratio	Dairy cows	— Calcium — Phosphorus — Magnesium — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur	1 to 4 weeks before calving	Indicate in the instructions for use: “Stop feeding after calving.”
Reduction of the risk of ketosis^f8	Feed materials providing glucogenic energy sources	Dairy cows and ewes	— Feed materials providing glucogenic energy sources — Propane-1, 2-diol (if added as a glucose precursor) — Glycerol (if added as a glucose precursor)	3 to 6 weeks after calving^f9 Last 6 weeks before and the first 3 weeks after lambing^f10
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 feeding stuffs 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^f11	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 feeding stuffs for dairy cows indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for high yielding cows.” In the case of feeding stuffs for ruminants for fattening indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for intensively fed . . .”^f12
Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance	Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates	Calves Piglets Lambs Kids Foals	— Carbohydrate source(s) — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides	1 to 7 days (1 to 3 days if fed exclusively)	Indicate on the package, container or label: “In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea). It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.”
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 of magnesium and/or highly digestible feed materials	Pigs	— Magnesium — Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate — Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added)	1 to 7 days	Guidance shall be provided on the situation in which the use of this feed is appropriate.
Stabilisation of physiological digestion	Low buffering capacity and highly digestible feed materials Highly digestible feed materials	Piglets Pigs	— Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate — Buffering capacity — Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) — Sources(s) of mucilaginuous substances (if added) — Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate — Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) — Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added)	2 to 4 weeks	Indicate on the package, container or label: “In the case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance.”
Reduction of the risk of constipation	Feed materials stimulating intestinal passage	Sows	— Feed materials 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 metabolizable energy from lipids with high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids	Laying hens	— Energy value (calculated according to EEC method—see Schedule 1) — Percentage of metabolizable energy from lipids — Content of polyunsaturated 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^f13	— Source(s) of highly digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats including their treatment if appropriate	Initially up to 6 months	Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of this 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 of chronic digestive disorders of large intestine	Highly digestible fibre	Equines	— Fibre source(s) — Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added)	Initially up to 6 months	Guidance shall 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 feed materials	Equines	— Magnesium — Highly digestible feed materials including their treatment if appropriate — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added)	2 to 4 weeks	Guidance shall be provided on the precise situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate.
Compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating	Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates	Equines	— Calcium — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Glucose	1 to 3 days	Guidance shall be provided on the precise 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.”
Nutritional restoration, convalescence	High concentration of essential nutrients and highly digestible feed materials	Equines	— Highly digestible feed materials 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 this feed is appropriate. In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: “Administration under veterinary supervision.”
Support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency	Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohydrates	Equines	— Protein and fibre source(s) — Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate — Methionine — Choline — Contents of n-3 fatty acids (if added)	Initially up to 6 months	Guidance shall 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 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 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 on the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.”

Annotations

Footnotes

f1

(1)

If appropriate the manufacturer may also recommend use for temporary renal insufficiency.

f2

(2)

If the feeding stuff is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks.

f3

(3)

In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome–F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose.

f4

(4)

In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome–F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose.

f5

(5)

In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “feed material and nutrient.”

f6

(6)

The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.”

f7

(7)

In the case of feeding stuffs for cats, the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidosis.”

f8

(8)

The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia”. The manufacturers may also recommend the use of ketosis recuperation.

f9

(9)

In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows.

f10

(10)

In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes.

f11

(11)

In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows, “maximum two months from the start of lactation.”

f12

(12)

Indicate the category of ruminants concerned.

f13

(13)

In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible feed materials) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species or category of animal.