The FDA is now accepting comments on Draft Guidance 203, which outlines steps livestock producers can take to identify and prevent feed contaminants that could jeopardize animal health and food safety. The guidance provides detailed recommendations on addressing unacceptable feed risks on the farm, feed-safety practices in procuring, growing and using animal feeds, pesticide and agricultural chemical use, personnel training, identifying the origin of feed and analyzing feed samples. It also offers examples of feed contaminants and unacceptable risk levels. Read more at Drovers CattleNetwork…
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