Caribbean Community ≠ EDICT OF GOVERNMENT ± In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. CRS 29 (2010) (English): Poultry Feed and Feed Ingredients CARICOM REGIONAL STANDARD Specification for poultry feed and feed ingredients CRS 29: 2011 Caribbean Community CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) 2nd Floor Baobab Towers Warrens, St Michael Barbados T: 246.622.7670 | F: 246.622.7678 Website: http://www.crosq.org  CROSQ 2011 – All rights reserved Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission. CARICOM REGIONAL STANDARD Specification for poultry feed and feed ingredients CRS 29: 2011 CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) 2nd Floor, Baobab Towers Warrens, St. Michael Barbados T: 246.622.7670 | F: 246.622.7678 Website: http://www.crosq.org  CROSQ 2011 – All rights reserved. No part of this publication is to be reproduced without the prior written consent of CROSQ. ISBN 978-976-8234-30-8 ICS 67.120.20 CRS 29: 2011 AMENDMENTS ISSUED SINCE PUBLICATION AMENDMENT DATE OF TYPE OF NO. OF TEXT TEXT OF NO. ISSUE AMENDMENT AFFECTED AMENDMENT ii CRS 29: 2011 ATTACHMENT PAGE FOR CRS AMENDMENT SHEETS iii CRS 29: 2011 Committee representation This CARICOM Regional Standard was prepared under the supervision of Regional Technical Committee (RTC 3) for Foods (hosted by the CARICOM Member State, Barbados) which at the time comprised the following members: Members Representing Ms. Carol Thomas (Chairperson) Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Ms. Jennifer Alleyne Government Analytical Services Mr. Richard Bynoe Barbados Consumers Research Organization Inc. Dr. Frances Chandler Barbados Society of Technologists in Agriculture Ms. Keeley Holder Barbados Society of Technologists in Agriculture Mr. Malcolm Gibbs-Taitt Barbados Consumers Research Organization Inc. Mr. Geoffrey Goddard Chickmont Foods Ltd. Ms. Carol Griffith Banks (BARBADOS) Breweries Ltd Ms. Paula Rose Banks (BARBADOS) Breweries Ltd Mr. Leon Jordan Government Analytical Services Dr. Marilaine Mota-Meira University of the West Indies Prof. Leonard O’Garro United Nations Environmental Programme Mr. Michael Piggott Barbados Industrial Development Corporation Mr. Leslie Proverbs HIPAC Ltd. Dr. Lloyd Webb Pan American Health Organization Dr. Beverley Wood Government Analytical Services Dr. Cedric Lazarus Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Mrs. Cheryl Lewis (Technical Secretary) Barbados National Standards Institution Mr. Kenneth Mullin (Technical Secretary) Barbados National Standards Institution Ms. Renate Sealy (Technical Secretary) Barbados National Standards Institution iv CRS 29: 2011 Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................................. 1 1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 2 2 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................. 2 3 Nutrient requirements ................................................................................................................. 4 3.1 General requirements ................................................................................................................ 4 3.2 Energy values ............................................................................................................................ 4 3.3 Ingredients and supplements ..................................................................................................... 5 3.4 Protein and amino acids............................................................................................................. 5 3.5 Essential fatty acids ................................................................................................................... 5 3.6 Macro minerals ........................................................................................................................... 5 3.7 Micro (trace) minerals ................................................................................................................ 5 3.8 Vitamins ..................................................................................................................................... 5 3.9 Xanthophylls and synthetic colouring agents ............................................................................. 6 3.10 Anti-microbial agents .................................................................................................................. 6 3.11 Other additives ........................................................................................................................... 6 3.12 Recommended nutrient requirements tables ............................................................................. 7 4 Labelling and packaging .......................................................................................................... 21 4.1 Labelling ................................................................................................................................... 21 4.2 Packaging requirements .......................................................................................................... 22 5 Methods of sampling and analysis ........................................................................................... 22 5.1 Sampling .................................................................................................................................. 22 5.2 Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 22 6 Hygiene requirements .............................................................................................................. 22 7 General hygienic principles and requirements ......................................................................... 22 7.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 22 7.2 Feed ingredients ...................................................................................................................... 23 7.3 Traceability or product tracing and record keeping of feed and feed ingredients .................... 23 7.4 Special conditions applicable to emergency situations ............................................................ 23 7.5 Inspection and control procedures ........................................................................................... 24 7.6 Health hazards associated with animal feed............................................................................ 24 7.6.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 24 7.6.2 Feed additives and veterinary drugs used in medicated feed ................................................. 24 7.6.3 Feed and Feed Ingredients ...................................................................................................... 24 7.6.4 Undesirable Substances .......................................................................................................... 25 8 Production, processing, storage, transport and distribution of feed and feed ingredients ....... 25 8.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 25 8.2 Premises .................................................................................................................................. 25 8.3 Receiving, storage and transportation ..................................................................................... 25 8.4 Personnel training .................................................................................................................... 26 8.5 Sanitation and pest control ...................................................................................................... 26 8.6 Equipment performance and maintenance .............................................................................. 26 8.7 Manufacturing controls ............................................................................................................. 27 8.8 Recalls...................................................................................................................................... 27 9 On-farm production and use of feed and feed ingredients ...................................................... 27 9.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 27 9.2 Agricultural production of feed ................................................................................................. 27 9.2.1 Site selection ............................................................................................................................ 27 9.2.2 Fertilizers .................................................................................................................................. 28 9.2.3 Pesticides and other agricultural chemicals ............................................................................. 28 v CRS 29: 2011 9.3 Manufacturing of feed on-farm ................................................................................................. 28 9.3.1 Feed ingredients ...................................................................................................................... 28 9.3.2 Mixing ....................................................................................................................................... 28 9.3.3 Monitoring records ................................................................................................................... 28 9.4 Good animal feeding practice .................................................................................................. 29 9.4.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 29 9.4.2 Water ........................................................................................................................................ 29 9.4.3 Feeding .................................................................................................................................... 29 9.5 Hygiene .................................................................................................................................... 29 Annex A (normative) Adulterants and toxic substances ...................................................................... 30 Annex B (normative) Ingredients used in the manufacture of poultry feeds ........................................ 32 Annex C (normative) Mineral and vitamin supplements for poultry feeds ........................................... 38 Annex D (normative) Antibiotics ........................................................................................................... 39 List of tables Table 1 — Recommended nutrient requirements, broiler ....................................................................... 7 Table 2 — Recommended nutrient requirements, broiler ....................................................................... 8 Table 3 — Recommended nutrient requirements, pullet ........................................................................ 9 Table 4 — Recommended nutrient requirements, pullet ...................................................................... 10 Table 5 — Recommended nutrient requirements, turkey ..................................................................... 11 Table 6 — Recommended nutrient requirements, turkey ..................................................................... 12 Table 7 — Recommended nutrient requirements, turkey ..................................................................... 14 Table 8 — Recommended nutrient requirements, turkey ..................................................................... 14 Table 9 — Recommended nutrient requirements, layer rations ........................................................... 15 Table 10 — Recommended nutrient requirements, duck rations ......................................................... 16 Table 11 — Recommended nutrient levels for duck rations ................................................................. 17 Table 12 — Suggested nutrient levels for duck starter and grower-finisher rations ............................. 19 Table 13 — Suggested nutrient levels for duck breeder developer and layer rations .......................... 20 Table C.1 — Mineral and vitamin supplements for poultry feeds 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