Microorganisms in feed
The microbiology laboratories of LABRIS measure various different hygiene and safety indicators in feed.
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Animal proteins in feed
Feeding processed animal proteins (PAP) to animals is strictly regulated in the European Union. Officially validated methods for identifying components of animal origin in feed are based on microscopy and on using a sensitive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method to identify the DNA of ruminants, pigs, and poultry. The Tartu laboratory of LABRIS has the respective analytical capability.
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Undesirable substances in feed
Feed may contain undesirable substances which are potentially hazardous to the health of animals, but also to consumers, as they end up in food through animals. Undesirable substances can be found naturally in the environment, but they may also end up in food products in the course of producing or processing feed.
LABRIS has developed the capability for identifying heavy metals, mycotoxins, and residues pesticides. In the case of those chemical indicators for which Estonia does not currently have laboratory capability, other European laboratories are cooperated with.
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Feed additives
Feed additives are added to feed for certain purposes, for example to prevent symptoms in animals which are caused by the deficiency of certain substances, to improve performance, or to prevent the perishing of the feed. Feed additives may not damage animal or human health or the environment nor bring any undesirable consequences to the consumer and the marketing thereof is strictly regulated.
The department of instrumental analysis of LABRIS determines the vitamin A and D concentration of feed.
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Genetically modified feed
Special requirements apply in the European Union to the marketing of feed which consists of or contains genetically modified organisms (GMO). Pursuant to these provisions, feed may not create a higher health risk compared to regular feeds.
With respect to the GMO analyses, LABRIS has been cooperating with the leading competence centre in the field of GMO in Europe.
Contact: quality department [email protected]
Glycerol triheptanate (GTH)
The instrumental analysis department of LABRIS conducts analyses to determine the concentration of a permanent marker substance – glycerol triheptanate (GTH).
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Last updated: 02.10.2024
