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Concept information

Preferred term

feed additives

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

Scope note

  • Use for the addition of nutritive substances as part of the formulation of specific feed products; For substances which are typically not consumed as a single item of a meal or diet, but are added to the diet to improve the nutritional status of animals or added to feeds to enhance the nutrient content or nutritional value of feeds, USE feed supplements.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4062

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