It is only with those technologies in the marketplace that US farmers will be able to make the meaningful reductions in emissions that US policymakers are looking for, said the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA).
Paul Davis, director of quality, animal food safety, and education, AFIA, presenting at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum, said that, part of the problem, is that novel feed ingredients in the US cannot include environmental claims on their labels due to the FDA’s very narrow interpretation for what is considered a food versus a drug.
In a blog post, the AFIA noted:
"Across continents and animal management systems, animal food additives are making their mark by fostering improvements for animal care and environmental protection. In many countries, animal food additives can be marketed for their benefits to animals by increasing performance, improving feed conversion and boosting the intestinal presence of immunoglobulins for mucosal health.
But there is one notable gap on the globe with a large piece of unpainted canvas in the vibrant picture of opportunities provided by animal food additives. And that white spot hovers right over the US."
Such a policy approach means certain ingredients have to go through the lengthy drug approval process, which is much longer than the average three-to-five years feed ingredients typically undergo for approval in animal diets, he reported.
The FDA needs to be expeditious in expanding label claims and getting those ingredients approved, argued Davis.
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