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T H E D E P A R T M E N T OF
AGRICULTURE
FISHERIES & FOOD AN ROINN TALMHAÍOCHTA, IASCAIGH
AGUS BIA
Backweston Campus, Young‟s Cross,
Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Tel: 01 – 505 8892 Fax: 01 – 6275955
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.agriculture.gov.ie
REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
FEEDINGSTUFFS INSPECTION PROGRAMME
2010
IRELAND
Drawn up in accordance with Council Regulation 882/2004/EC
on official controls performed to ensure
the verification of compliance with feed and food law,
animal health and animal welfare rules
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 CHAPTER 1 ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 COMPETENT AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Organisation ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 Cooperation with DAFF Veterinary Division ...................................................................................... 9
1.2.4 Laboratory testing .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.5 Entry points for imports from Third Countries .................................................................................. 11
1.3 CONTROL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 13
1.3.2 Criteria followed in establishing the control programmes ................................................................. 13
1.3.3 Risk Analysis for inspections and sampling of feeds ......................................................................... 20
1.3.4 Enforcement ....................................................................................................................................... 20
1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY ............................................................................................. 22
1.4.1 Additives and Bioproteins .................................................................................................................. 22
1.4.2 Pre-mixtures and Mineral Mixtures ................................................................................................... 22
1.4.3 Compound Feedingstuffs ................................................................................................................... 23
1.5 PRODUCTION OF FEEDINGSTUFFS ........................................................................................ 24
1.5.1 Feed Materials .................................................................................................................................... 24
2 CHAPTER 2 ...................................................................................................... 27
2.1 RESULTS OF CONTROLS ........................................................................................................... 27
2.1.1 Inspections (Table 2-1) ...................................................................................................................... 27
2.1.2 Samples per Type of Feed Business (Table 2-2) ................................................................................ 27
2.1.3 Samples per Category of Feed (Table 2-3) ........................................................................................ 27
2.1.4 Analyses (Table 2-4, Table 2-5, Table 2-6, Table 2-7 & Table 2-8) .................................................. 27
2.1.5 Analytical Methods and Limits (Table 2-9) ....................................................................................... 27
2.1.6 Labelling Checks (Table 2-10)........................................................................................................... 28
2.1.7 Frequency and Type of Non-Compliance .......................................................................................... 28
3 CHAPTER 3 ...................................................................................................... 57
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3.1 Analysis Undertaken in Respect of the Co-Ordinated Monitoring Programme (Commission
Recommendation 2005/925/EC) ..................................................................................................................... 57
4 CHAPTER 4 ...................................................................................................... 78
4.1 LEGISLATION ON FEEDINGSTUFFS .......................................................................................... 78
APPENDIX 1: LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS - 2010 .................... 79
APPENDIX 2: PRODUCTION OF COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR SALE 2010
................................................................................................................................. 83
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TABLE OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Designated testing laboratories – 2010 .................................................................... 10
Table 1-2 List of sea ports ........................................................................................................ 12
Table 1-3 Percentage of licensed establishments manufacturing different product categories -
2010 ......................................................................................................................... 23
Table 2-1 Inspections per type of Feed Business – Ireland 2010 ............................................. 30
Table 2-2 Samples per type of Feed Business – Ireland 2010 ................................................. 31
Table 2-3 Samples by category of Feedingstuffs – Ireland 2010 ............................................. 32
Table 2-4 Analysis of Feedingstuffs for Undesirable Substances and Products (Feed
Materials) - Ireland 2010 ......................................................................................... 33
Table 2-5 Analysis of Undesirable Substances and Products in Feed Additives, Premixtures
and Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010 .......................................................... 35
Table 2-6 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010 ..................................... 38
Table 2-7 Analysis in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010 .............................................. 39
Table 2-8 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Additives and the presence of feed additives and
bioproteins in premixtures, feed materials and compound feedstuffs - Ireland 2010
................................................................................................................................. 40
Table 2-9 Analytical Methods and Limits - Ireland 2010 ........................................................ 42
Table 2-10 Labelling Checks of feed samples submitted for testing - Ireland 2010 ............... 56
Table 3-1 Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010 .................. 59
Table 3-2 Summary on banned antibiotics used as growth promoters found in samples of all
feedingstuffs 2010 ................................................................................................... 69
Table 3-3 Documented Inspections - Ireland 2010 .................................................................. 70
Table 3-4 Sampling and testing of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs for processed
animal proteins – Ireland 2010 ................................................................................ 71
Table 3-5 Summary on prohibited animal proteins found in samples of feedingstuffs intended
for ruminants 2010 ................................................................................................... 72
Table 3-6 Summary Results of Copper in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and
Non-Compliant) 2010 .............................................................................................. 73
Table 3-7 Summary Results of Zinc in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and
Non-Compliant) 2010 .............................................................................................. 76
Table 6-1 Summary of Total Production of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2009-2010 ........................ 88
Table 6-2 Summary of Exports of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010 ................................................ 88
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1 CHAPTER 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Article 44 of Council Regulation 882/2004/EC on official controls performed to ensure the
verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules,
requires Member States to submit annually all relevant information concerning the
implementation of their multi annual national control plans during the previous year. The
following report, on the inspection activities of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food (DAFF) is the detailed report on the animal feed controls carried out by DAFF in 2010
and should be read as an adjunct to the MANCP report. The Multi-Annual National Control
Plan (MANCP) report is coordinated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and
includes an animal feed control element.
1.2 COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Responsibility for the transposition and enforcement of EU legislation in the feedingstuffs
area rests with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF). The Divisions of
DAFF centrally involved in this activity are the Feedingstuffs Division and the Crop
Production and Safety Division, collectively referred to as the Animal Feedingstuffs Control
Group.
1.2.1 Organisation
The organisational chart (Figure 1 ) outlines the organisation and staffing of the DAFF in the
field of animal feedingstuffs.
Feedingstuffs Division:
At central level:
Within the DAFF the Feedingstuff‟s Division Inspectorate staff co-ordinate the National
inspection and sampling programme on animal feedingstuffs. The Crop Production and Safety
Division deal with administrative matters. The Chief Inspector has overall responsibility for
feed safety matters. The minimum entry requirement for staff employed in the inspectorate is
an honours university degree in agricultural science (B. Agr. Sc.) or equivalent.
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At Regional level:
For inspection and control purposes the country is divided into eleven regions with an
authorised officer of the DAFF assigned to each region. These authorised officers (SAO‟s)
report to a District Superintendent (DS) who in turn reports to an Area Superintendent (AS).
The AS reports to an Agricultural Inspector at central level. The minimum entry requirement
for regional officers is a National Certificate in Agriculture.
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Figure 1: ORGANISATION CHART
Administration Inspections &
Control
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS CONTROL GROUP
Chief Inspector
2 Agricultural
Inspectors
Feedingstuffs
4 Assistant
Agricultural
Inspectors
Feedingstuffs
11 Supervisory
Agricultural Officers
1 Area
Superintendent
1 District
Superintendent
1 Senior Inspector 1 Principal Officer
1 Assistant Principal
1 Higher Executive
Officer
5 Support staff
Feedingstuffs Division Crop Production & Safety
Division
FOOD SAFETY AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURAL
PAYMENTS
CORPORATE
DEVELOPMENT
POLICY
3 Support Staff
Deputy Chief Inspector
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1.2.2 Responsibilities
Feedingstuffs Division
At Central level:
The Inspectorate staff at central level are authorised under the various Regulations on
feedingstuffs to carry out designated functions, including the inspection of premises and the
sampling of produce of imported and domestic origin for analysis. Authorised Officers are
empowered to inspect all premises where feedingstuffs are manufactured, imported, stored or
used, including use at farm level, and to seize and detain products where they have reasonable
grounds for believing that a contravention of the feedingstuffs Regulations has occurred.
Within DAFF, the Feedingstuffs Inspectorate staff co-ordinates the inspection and sampling
in co-operation, where relevant, with other Divisions of DAFF and in particular, Veterinary
Division. The Feedingstuffs Inspectorate also liaise, where appropriate, with the FSAI, EPA,
Department of Health and Children, Department of Marine and Natural Resources, and the
Customs Division of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in implementing feed
controls.
At Regional level:
At regional level the Authorised Officers carry out certain designated functions in line with
those pertaining to the Inspectorate staff at Central level. These include the routine inspection
of premises; sampling of imported feed materials along with materials of domestic origin for
analysis. Again, Authorised Officers at regional level are empowered to inspect all premises
where feedingstuffs are manufactured, imported, stored or used, and to seize and detain
products where they suspect that a contravention of the Regulations has occurred.
Crop Production and Safety Division (CPSD)
All CPSD staff are centrally based. Certain staff in the Division (PO, APO, HEO and EO) are
authorised officers under the feedingstuffs legislation and are empowered, inter alia, to direct
the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) to initiate legal proceedings against a non-compliant
Feed Business Operator (FBO) (following a recommendation from the Feedingstuffs
Division); to issue licences and registration certificates to FBOs; and to issue instructions to
FBOs to undertake certain activities following the identification of non-compliance by
Feedingstuffs Division.
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1.2.3 Cooperation with DAFF Veterinary Division
Within the DAFF, the Feedingstuffs Inspectorate implements the inspection and sampling
programme in co-operation, where relevant, with the Veterinary Division. The roles of both
the Animal Feedingstuffs Inspectorate and Veterinary Division have developed over recent
years to the degree that a close co-operation exists in the field of animal nutrition.
DAFF‟s Veterinary Division, are responsible for animal related medicine, Salmonella and
BSE controls. In the case of animal feedingstuffs, the sampling and analysis programme for
medicated feed, salmonella in feed and in the case of BSE controls, the „Total Feed Ban‟ is
included in the Annual Feedingstuffs Inspection Programme of work. Meetings are held on an
ad hoc basis between the Divisions to address issues as they arise. There is formal
consultation each year prior to drawing up the inspection programme for the year to ensure
the requirements of these Veterinary areas are met in the programme.
The current legislation in force in the feedingstuffs sector relates principally to the following
broad areas:
Approval and Registration of Establishments and Intermediaries operating in the
Animal Feed Sector
Feed Hygiene (including Good Manufacturing Practice),
The marketing of feed materials and compound feeds,
The marketing and use of additives in feedingstuffs,
The marketing of certain protein feeds (bio-proteins, amino acids, NPN‟s etc,)
Dietetic feeds (Particular Nutritional Purposes).
Medicated feedingstuffs,
Animal Health (Prohibited Animal Proteins etc,),
Tolerances for undesirable substances and products in feedingstuffs,
Methods of analysis and sampling,
Genetically Modified Organisms
Contaminants in food
Salmonella
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1.2.4 Laboratory testing
The State Laboratory is the principal laboratory responsible for feedingstuffs analysis in
Ireland. In the case of all analyses other than for animal proteins (microscopic testing) and
GMO testing, the State Laboratory undertakes the work and outsources only in the case of
certain analyses for which they themselves are not equipped to carry out. Samples of
feedingstuffs are submitted to one of the designated laboratories listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Designated testing laboratories 2010
Name Address Denoted by
State Laboratory Backweston
Compus
Young's Cross
Celbridge Co. Kildare A
Feed Microscopy
Laboratory
Backweston
Compus
Young's Cross
Celbridge Co. Kildare B
Pesticide Control Service Backweston
Compus
Young's Cross
Celbridge Co. Kildare C
Central Veterinary
Research Laboratory
Backweston
Compus
Young's Cross
Celbridge Co. Kildare D
Irish Equine Centre Johnstown Naas Co. Kildare E
Sciantec Analytical
Services
Cawood North
Yorkshire
U.K. F
Premier Analytical
Services
Lincoln Road,
High Wycombe
Bucks HP12
3QR
U.K. G
Eclipse Scientific Group Chatteris Cambridgeshir
e PE16 6QZ
U.K. H
Eurofins Laboratories
WV6 8TQ
Wolverhampton
West Midlands U.K. I
Food and Environment
Research Agency (FERA)
Sand Hutton York Y041
1LZ
U.K. J
Scientific Analysis
Laboratories
Cornbrook Manchester
M16 9FE
U.K. K
LTZ Augustenberg Germany L
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Name Address Denoted by
RIKILT Wageningen The
Netherlands
M
Identigen
Unit 2
Trinity
Enterprise
Centre
Pearse Street Dublin 2 Ireland N
Details of the analyses carried out in the designated laboratories, the method reference and
tolerance applied to analytical results are given in Table 2-9.
1.2.5 Entry points for imports from Third Countries
Notification of imports
The European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 432 of
2009) requires all importers of feedingstuffs to notify the DAFF, in a form approved by the
DAFF prior to the proposed date of importation. The following information must be
submitted to the designated authorised officer.
Type of Feed Material Port of Loading
Tonnage Date of Arrival
Country of Origin Port of Arrival
Consignee (name and address) Holding Store(s)
Ship Name
Table 1-2 lists the ports used by the feed industry for all imports of feedingstuffs including
imports of feedingstuffs either directly from Third Countries or transhipped via Other
Member States.
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Table 1-2 List of sea ports
Sea Ports
Deep water Other
Ringaskiddy Cork
Foynes Dundalk
Dublin* New Ross
Kinsale
Greenore
Drogheda
Waterford
(Bellview)
Passage
* Designated Point of Entry for import of feed of non-animal origin in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No 669/2009.
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1.3 CONTROL PROCEDURES
1.3.1 Overview
For control purposes the country is divided into eleven regions with an authorised officer
(SAO) of the DAFF assigned to specific regions. The objective of the control programme is to
ensure that feedingstuffs and all substances used in animal nutrition comply with the
legislation referred to in Appendix 1. The aim of the controls is to ensure that feedingstuffs
themselves or feeding practices do not constitute a hazard to human or animal health or the
environment. Legislation also provides that stockowners and pet owners are reasonably
informed of the quality of the feed that they offer to livestock and pets, respectively. The
controls are implemented through risk based inspections and sampling of feedingstuffs, by
authorised staff, at all stages of the feed chain, including importation, storage, manufacture
and use at farm level. The inspection programme for 2010 was drawn up in accordance with
Council Regulation 882/2004/EC.
1.3.2 Criteria followed in establishing the control programmes
1.3.2.1 EP and Council Regulation 1831/2003 (Additives in Feedingstuffs)
The surveillance programme aimed to ensure that feed additives used in animal feed are
authorised under Regulation 1831/2003 and that they are used only in accordance with the
conditions of the authorisation. During inspections the relevant labelling particulars of the
products were examined on-site and where samples were drawn, the label was attached to the
sampling form for verification purposes. Controls are carried out at all stages of the feed
chain from manufacture of the additives mixture to use at farm level. The analysis
programme focused in particular on the following:
Use of trace elements in animal feed
Use of authorised and unauthorised medicinal additives (Commission
Recommendation SANCO 2005/925/EC)
Use of authorised additives at levels in excess of the maximum levels laid down.
Commission Recommendation SANCO 2005/925/EC required that member states examine
the level of Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) in compound feed for pigs. In addition the maximum
permitted levels of certain trace elements were amended in 2003, and the analysis programme
focused, in particular, on certain areas where non-compliance was suspected. The
Commission Recommendation also includes assessment of certain authorised and non-
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authorised medicinal substances in animal nutrition. The aim was to target those rations or
situations where non-compliance was suspected. In the case of the banned feed additives, the
programme focused, where possible, on home-mix rations.
In the case of the authorised feed additives, the programme focused on the correct addition of
the additive to the ration and, in particular, the absence of coccidiostats from broiler
withdrawal diets. A number of such samples were sourced at farm level. The selection of
samples for analysis was based on risk analysis.
1.3.2.2 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 repealed Council Directive 82/471/EEC
(concerning certain products used in animal nutrition)
The aim of the surveillance programme was to ensure that the Bioprotein products used in
animal feed were authorised under Directive 82/471/EEC and that they were used in
accordance with the conditions of the authorisation. Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use
of feed, amending European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and
repealing Council Directive 79/373/EEC, Commission Directive 80/511/EEC, Council
Directives 82/471/EEC, 83/228/EEC, 93/74/EEC, 93/113/EC and 96/25/EC and Commission
Decision 2004/217/EC entered into force on 01 September 2010. It abolished the pre-market
authorisation procedure for bio-proteins. The majority of bioproteins will be included in the
Catalogue of Feed Materials (Commission Regulation (EU) No 575/2011).
1.3.2.3 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replaced Council Directive 96/25/EC (on the
circulation and use of feed materials)
Up to two thirds of the non-forage feed materials used in feedingstuffs were imported, mainly
from Third Countries. All consignments from Third Countries were subject to identity and
physical checks (DAFF Officials) and documentary checks (customs officials).
Importers were required to inform the DAFF prior to importation of a consignment and this
information was recorded on a database. In 2010 all imports of feed materials from Third
Countries were analysed for the presence of constituents of animal origin. Both processed
and unprocessed feed materials from the EU were sampled on a risk basis. The standard
documentation was also checked where appropriate.
All feed materials put into circulation were subject to random checks to ensure that the correct
descriptive name and the appropriate labelling particulars accompanied each batch.
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Inspections focused on seaports and stores that the importers used for their product prior to
putting into circulation. The inspecting officer completed a report in respect of each
inspection carried out at such premises.
1.3.2.3.1 Food Manufacturers, Food Distributors and Food Recyclers
A survey of various food operators was carried out in 2003 in order to determine the type of
surplus food or food by-products that are in use in animal nutrition. In 2010, inspections were
carried out at registered food manufacturer‟s, food distributors‟ and food recyclers‟ premises,
and at farm level. The aim was to ensure that such by-product that may represent a potential
hazard in animal feed would be identified. DAFF undertook an update review of the use of
surplus food as animal feed in December 2010. The aim was to identify:
(i) the suppliers of surplus food from manufacturing outlets in Ireland;
(ii) the recipients of this food;
(iii) the operators involved in the recycling of surplus food for use as animal feed and
their customers; and
(iv) the types of food being recycled and the volumes involved;
1.3.2.4 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replacing Council Directive 79/373/EEC (on
the marketing of compound feedingstuffs)
Establishments manufacturing compound feeds and premix/mineral mixtures were subject to
regular unannounced inspections and a report was completed in respect of each inspection.
When samples were taken for analysis, the labelling particulars were attached to the sample
report form. During inspections, particular attention was paid to the feed materials in stock,
the additives used and the labelling particulars of the compound feeds.
A number of inspections were carried out on farms with livestock to ensure that purchased
compound feed originated from establishments which were registered or approved under
Council Regulation 183/2005. The labelling details were examined during the inspections
and samples taken on a selective basis.
The analysis programme focused in particular on compliance with the statutory labelling
requirements.
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1.3.2.5 Council Directive 2002/32/EC (on undesirable substances in animal nutrition)
The analysis of additives and feed materials was targeted where possible on materials that
were considered to represent a potential risk. Particular emphasis was placed on fulfilling the
requirements outlined in Commission Recommendation 576 of 2006 concerning mycotoxin
levels in feed materials and compound feed.
1.3.2.5.1 Review of the Feedingstuff Inspection Programme following the Dioxin
Contamination of Pork and Beef in Ireland
Arising from the dioxin contamination incident, the following measures have been taken to
enhance the level of inspections and sampling at feed manufacturing establishments:
- The drying of feed/grain at both commercial and farm level is assigned to the
highest risk category;
- The level of inspections and the sampling of feed materials for PCB‟s and dioxins
at the above establishments has increased;
- Greater emphasis is placed on checking the HACCP plans of the Feed Business
Operators; notices were issued to establishments reminding them of requirements
in relation to HAACP systems, with particular emphasis on ensuring that the
correct type of oil is used in feed/grain drying operations. In this regard, DAFF
issued notices specifying that only gas and particular fuels (diesel & kerosene) can
be used for feed drying (EU Regulation 183/2003, SI 432 of 2009).
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1.3.2.5.2 Investigations examining Dioxin Contamination of Pork and Beef in Ireland
Following the Dioxin Incident in 2008, two separate investigations were initiated
into the circumstances surrounding the incident
the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,
Inter Agency Task Force to Examine Dioxin Contamination of Pork and Beef
in Ireland, chaired by Professor Patrick Wall of UCD
The Joint Oireachtas Committee received presentations from DAFF, the FSAI, the
EPA, the Irish Grain and Feed Association and from a number of other
Organisations. Its report was published in May 2009. The Inter Agency Task Force
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published its report in December 2009. DAFF has implemented the reports‟
recommendations regarding Feedingstuffs Controls and incorporated the findings
of the Oireachtas Committee into its 2009 and 2010 inspection and regulatory
programmes.
1.3.2.6 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replacing Council Directive 93/74/EEC
(feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes)
Controls in this category included the products referred to as “dietetic feeds” within the scope
of Directive 2008/38/EC. Labels were checked for compliance, with particular attention
being paid to the level of use of additives and the claims made concerning the purpose and
efficacy of the products. A limited number of samples were taken for analysis.
1.3.2.7 Council Regulation (EC) 183/2005 (laying down requirements for feed hygiene)
During 2010, some 33% of establishments approved for the manufacture of compound feed
and premixes/mineral mixtures were formally audited to ensure continued compliance with
the conditions of approval. These audits were prearranged in order to ensure that the
appropriate personnel were present during the audit. An audit inspection report was
completed in respect of each visit and any deficiencies identified brought to the attention of
the establishment. All such operators were also subject to a number of risk based un-
announced visits to assess compliance with general feed legislation.
The annual inspection programme includes risk based unannounced inspections at all levels of
the feed chain including importers, hauliers, storers, retailers and on-farm. In the case of on-
farm inspections deficiencies are cross reported to the Integrated Controls Division for cross
compliance at farm level.
1.3.2.8 Council Regulation (EC) 999/2001 (concerning protection measures with regard
to TSEs and the feeding of animal protein)
The control measures involved inspections of storage facilities for feed materials and
sampling and analysis of imported feed materials and compound feed. Inspections were also
carried out at compound feed manufacturing premises, intermediary premises and on stock
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holdings. The number of inspections and sampling frequencies was based on risk assessment
criteria.
A number of importers, establishments and stock farms have been licensed in accordance with
Commission Regulation (EC) 1292/2005 to import, use, or feed fishmeal and blood products
from non-ruminants. Each importer is required to inform DAFF in advance of importation of
a consignment. Consignments from 3rd
countries may not be put into circulation until they
have been sampled and analysed for the presence of mammalian bone.
In September 2008 the European Commission introduced legislation (Regulation (EC) No.
956/2008) allowing the feeding of milk replacers containing fishmeal to pre-ruminant
animals. To date no farms in Ireland have chosen to use milk replacer containing fishmeal for
feeding to pre-ruminant animals. Since July 2008, DAFF has permitted the use of feeds
containing fishmeal for feeding to non-ruminant species on ruminant farms provided there
were significant controls in place to prevent cross contamination of ruminant feeds with feeds
containing fishmeal.
All inspections were unannounced and a standard report was completed in respect of the
unannounced visits.
1.3.2.9 Salmonella
The salmonella-testing programme focused on protein sources of vegetable origin. In
addition, bulk storage facilities at retail premises were targeted for sampling, particularly
where the hygiene standards were considered to be poor. These samples included both feed
materials and compound feed. A random selection of grain stores used for the storage of
native grain were selected for inspection in 2010.
1.3.2.10 Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed.
Regulations 1829/2003 and 1830/2003 on the authorisation, labelling and traceability of
genetically modified food and feed came into force in 2004. Controls focused mainly on
imports of the feed materials maize, soyabean, oilseed rape and cotton from those regions
where genetically modified crops are produced and sourced for the EU feed market.
Sampling and analysis was targeted at whole seeds and by-products of these feed materials
declared as non-GM.
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1.3.2.11 Council Directive 90/167/EEC (Medicated Feedingstuffs)
Under Irish regulations a licence is required to manufacture a premixture/mineral mixture or a
compound feedingstuff containing a medicine. Inspections were carried out at licensed
premises and the documentation required under the regulations was inspected. These visits
were unannounced and carried out on a regular basis. A standard report form was completed
in respect of each inspection. When samples were taken for analysis, the labelling particulars
were attached to the sample identification form.
A number of samples were taken at on-farm mixer premises and analysed for the presence of
medicines. These samples were targeted in particular on feed intended for monogastrics. In
2010 a total of 91 samples were tested for medicine content.
1.3.2.12 European Communities (Animal By-products) Regulations 1774/2002
Used cooking oils
The UK and Ireland received a derogation from the ban on the use of used cooking oil in
animal feedingstuffs. The transitional measures of this derogation were detailed in
Commission Decision 2003/320/EC. The derogation ended on the 31 October 2004 and since
then, no Used Cooking Oil can enter the feed chain. Checks were carried out as part of the
inspection process of feed mills that UCO‟s were not being used. UCO operators were visited
in 2010 to check their traceability to final users.
Tallow
The production and distribution of tallow, for use in animal feed, is controlled by the
veterinary inspectorate of the Department. Consignments of tallow for feed must be
accompanied by a commercial document giving details of the origin of the material.
Phosphorous level in feeds
The Specialist Farms Services, Environment and Evaluation Division (SFSEED) of DAFF
requires information on levels of P & N in animal slurries. In June 2005, Animal
Feedingstuffs and SFSEED completed a survey on animal feedingstuffs for Phosphorus
levels. The results of the survey led to an updating of accepted values for P & N levels in
slurry. As a result of these results, a system of ongoing monitoring of P & N levels is in
place.
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In 2010, 41 pig feed samples, 16 poultry feed samples and 59 samples of ruminant feed were
tested for Phosphorous. Samples are drawn based on production volume by each operator and
some samples of home rations were also tested.
1.3.3 Risk Analysis for inspections and sampling of feeds
Inspections, sampling and analysis as set out in the annual Feedingstuff Inspection
Programme are carried out on the basis of a risk assessment, and, in particular, from
experience gained from previous inspections and analysis of samples.
Inspections and sampling were based inter alia on the number of operators and the type and
volume of feed produced.
At manufacturing level, feed mills producing both ruminant compound feed and non-ruminant
compound feed are not permitted to manufacture compound feed containing prohibited
animal proteins. Only two feed mills are licensed to produce non-ruminant compound feed
containing prohibited animal proteins. All imports of feed materials from third countries were
inspected and sampled. Random sampling of imported compound feedingstuffs was also
carried out at intermediary‟s premises. In the case of farm inspections, on-farm samples of
feed were taken where available.
Where possible, authorised officers drew samples in accordance with the provisions specified
in Regulation (EC) No 152/2009.
1.3.4 Enforcement
Warnings
When a sample was found to be in contravention of the Feed Regulations, the responsible
person was notified in writing and an explanation sought on the reason for the contravention
and the measures taken to prevent a reoccurrence. The relevant field officer in the area was
informed of both the contravention and the response of the company to the notification.
Subsequently, the field officer checks the measures taken by the company during subsequent
inspections at the company‟s premises and in the case of discrepancies of an analytical nature,
a further sample may be taken.
Establishments were notified in writing of infringements detected during inspections and were
instructed to take appropriate corrective action.
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Seizure and Detention
Consignments of feed were subject to seizure and detention for breaches of the feed
Regulations. Authorised officers have the powers to seize and detain any suspect animal feed
and also to instruct the operators to initiate a recall of the suspect or contaminated feed. The
instruction to block the putting into circulation and/or recall of feed can be aimed at specific
operators or on all affected operators in the feed chain on a National basis. Such notifications
can be by oral or written instruction (oral instruction will always be followed up with a
written instruction). It is the responsibility of the operators to carry out the recall as detailed
in the instruction and where appropriate, follow up inspections may be carried out by
authorised officers to ensure that the recall has been carried out according to the instruction.
Depending on the nature and scale of the incident the Department may also use the National
media to instruct all holders and users of an animal feed to block circulation and use of the
feed. If any affected feed was exported from Ireland, a RASFF issues to inform control
authorities in the destination country.
Penalties
There is provision under the various regulations on feedingstuffs for specific control measures
at national level and penalties in the event of breaches. Under legislation where the activity is
the subject of a Licence or the issue of an Approval / Registration status, such Licences or
Approval‟s / Registrations can be withdrawn by the Minister in the case of non-conformity
with requirements. Financial penalties can be applied in the form of an on-the-spot fine or
following a successful prosecution in Court.
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1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
1.4.1 Additives and Bioproteins
With the exception of two manufacturers, all additives and bio proteins used within the State
for nutritional purposes are imported in pre-packaged form. A number of premix
manufacturers also import their own requirements for the more commonly used additives,
mainly vitamins and trace elements. The importation of such products is subject to the pre-
notification procedures referred to in Section 1.2.5. Additive preparations are not normally
purchased by compound feed manufacturers, except for enzymes and micro-organisms where
the practice of direct addition to compound feeds is growing.
1.4.2 Pre-mixtures and Mineral Mixtures
Pre mixtures and mineral mixtures are manufactured at dedicated establishments and sold to
manufacturers of compound feed and, in the case of mineral mixtures, to farmers for on-farm
mixing. Products intended for use in the manufacture of ruminant diets are almost all
manufactured within the State, while a significant proportion of the pre-mixtures required for
use in pig and poultry diets are imported, mainly from Northern Ireland. There were 20
establishments approved to manufacture pre-mixtures and mineral mixtures in 2010.
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1.4.3 Compound Feedingstuffs
During 2010 there were 82 Approved establishments engaged in the manufacture of
compound feedingstuffs for sale. A breakdown of the proportion of establishments engaged
in the manufacture of compound feeds by category of product is shown in Table 1-3:
Table 1-3 Percentage of licensed establishments manufacturing different product categories - 2010
Category of products %
Ruminants, Pigs & Poultry 31
Ruminants only 55
Pig and Poultry only 7
Mineral mixtures/pre-
mixtures
7
Other 0
TOTAL 100
The output of individual establishments varies from 1,000 to 250,000 tonnes per annum.
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1.5 PRODUCTION OF FEEDINGSTUFFS
1.5.1 Feed Materials
Forages
In Ireland over 80% of the dry matter intake of ruminants is derived from grazed or conserved
grass (silage and hay). Compound feeds are fed to ruminants as complementary diets to
grass. Other forages such as roots, brassicas, etc. constitute a relatively minor amount of the
daily ration. The production of maize silage has increased from a low base of 1,300 hectares
in 1993 20,300 hectares in 2010. This is due to the introduction of varieties more suitable to
Northern European conditions and also to the availability of Area Aid support for that crop.
The dairy herd (1.33 million cows) is maintained mainly for the production of milk for
processing (butter, cheese, etc.), with some 85% of production exported annually. The bulk
of this milk is produced from grazed grass and concentrate intake is kept to a minimum for
economic reasons. Spring calving programmes are designed to optimise the utilisation of
grazed grass for milk production, and consequently cows are only fed concentrate feeds for a
short period after calving (2 - 3 Kg/head/day).
A little over 10% of the dairy herd produces liquid milk for human consumption. These herds
calve down in the autumn as well as spring and consequently concentrate intake is much
greater (5 - 8 kg/head/day at peak production).
The beef herd (5.3 million) is based primarily on specialist beef producers with some 90% of
production exported. Ruminant feeds are the largest sector of the feed industry in Ireland with
some 60% of this market dedicated to beef production.
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Concentrates
Approximately two thirds of the non-forage feed materials consumed within the country is
imported, mainly from outside the EU. The main feed materials produced within the State are
cereals (principally barley) and to a much lesser extent, by-products derived from the
brewing, distilling and flour milling industries. The proportion of cereals in compound feed
formulations has grown since the implementation of CAP reform, which resulted in
significant reductions in cereal prices. Cereals now account for upward of 30% of the total
raw materials used in compound feeds.
Approved manufacturers of compound feeds use over 80% of available feed materials in the
manufacture of compound feed. Less than 20% is fed as straights or used for on-farm mixing,
which is mainly confined to ruminant diets and a small number of specialised pig producers.
This activity is increasing over time as farm size increases.
Pre-mixtures and Mineral mixtures
Approximately 50 % of the 65,000 tonnes of product within this category is sold to Approved
/ Registered compound feed manufacturers for use in the production process. Sales to farmers
is confined to mineral mixtures for use in on-farm mixing (mainly for ruminants) and to
mineral blocks and mineral licks for direct feeding to grazing ruminants, who do not have
access to compound feeds.
A breakdown of the production of pre-mixtures and mineral mixtures manufactured for sale in
2010 is included in Appendix 2.
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Compound Feed
The total volume of compound feedingstuffs produced increased slightly in 2010 from 3.656
in 2009 to 3.735 million tonnes. The overall cost of annual feedingstuffs decreased from
€1,07 billion in 2009 to € 1.06 billion in 2010.
Compound feed production in Ireland is unusual when compared to other European Countries
in that ruminant feeds make up the largest component of the market. Compound feeds for
ruminants currently represent about 66% of total production, the remainder utilised by: pigs
16%, poultry 12%, and compound feeds for other species 6%. The fact that ruminant feeds
are the largest sector of the feed industry results in a seasonal bias, with the six-month period
from October to March accounting for over 60% of annual output. This seasonal bias requires
additional production capacity to meet peak demand, with consequent under-utilisation during
the rest of the year.
A breakdown of the production of compound feeds manufactured for sale in 2010 is given in
Appendix 2.
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2 CHAPTER 2
2.1 RESULTS OF CONTROLS
2.1.1 Inspections (Table 2-1)
During 2010, a total of 1836 risk based inspections were carried out at establishments
engaged in the storage and distribution of feed materials, the manufacture of compound feeds,
mineral mixtures/pre-mixtures and farms. An inspection report form was completed for each
of these inspections. Details of these inspections are presented in Table 2-1. Establishments
were notified of infringements detected during inspections, relating mainly to a failure to
maintain the premises in a clean orderly manner, and were instructed to take appropriate
corrective action. These deficiencies were noted on the inspection report.
2.1.2 Samples per Type of Feed Business (Table 2-2)
The total number of samples is broken down by type of Feed Business in Table 2-2. A total
of 2049 samples were taken in 2010. Samples were taken at importers stores prior to
circulation of feed materials, at compound feed manufacturers, and at farms. A total of 449
cases of infringements were detected based on analysis results.
2.1.3 Samples per Category of Feed (Table 2-3)
The total number of samples is broken down according to the category of Feedingstuffs in
Table 2-3. Of the total number of non-compliant samples taken in 2010, 70% were
compound feedingstuffs while 7% were of feed materials taken at import (Table 2-2) and the
remainder were premixtures/mineral mixtures (23%).
2.1.4 Analyses (Table 2-4, Table 2-5, Table 2-6, Table 2-7 & Table 2-8)
The results of the analyses carried out on samples of feedingstuffs in 2010 are presented for
undesirable substances in Table 2-4 and Table 2-5 and in relation to analytical constituents in
Table 2-6 and Table 2-7. The results of the analysis of Feed Additives in Feedingstuffs are
presented in Table 2-8.
2.1.5 Analytical Methods and Limits (Table 2-9)
For analyses on undesirable substances and contaminants the analytical methods and limits of
detection are set out in Table 2-9.
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2.1.6 Labelling Checks (Table 2-10)
Table 2-10 summarises the results of the labelling checks on feedingstuffs carried out during
2010. A total of 1920 labels for feed samples submitted to HQ for analysis were examined
for compliance with feedingstuffs legislation.
2.1.7 Frequency and Type of Non-Compliance
Non-compliances occur in two basic forms. Firstly there are the infringements identified
during the inspection of Feed Business Operators (FBOs) and the second are non-compliances
associated with a specific sample. During inspections a total of 705 infringements were
identified in 2010. A total of 449 cases of analytical results out of tolerance were identified in
samples taken (Table 2-2) along with 53 samples where the label contravened legislation
(Table 2-10).
2.1.8 Analysis of Non-Compliance
Occurrence: Inspections and sampling covers all areas and all products in the animal
feed industry. The occurrence‟s of non-compliances in 2010 was distributed across
the industry. The types of non-compliances identified in 2010, as a result of
inspection, were generally minor in nature. On inspection, officers may identify
problems with hygiene, storage, traceability etc. These infringements can be broken
down into three categories. These are Minor, Significant and Serious. In 2010 only 2
of the 705 infringements were identified as being “Serious” and resulted in the
withdrawal of registration. In a further 6 cases the infringements were identified as
being significant and the product was detained. The samples analysed in 2010
identified only a very small number of cases where there was a significant potential
risk to either animals or humans. The numbers identified as being out of tolerance in
2010 would have been broadly similar to other years.
Nature of the associated risk: A risk assessment is carried out for each case of non-
compliance in order to ensure feed and food safety. This assessment is based on
procedures and practices, which have been drawn up within the Division. As a result
of this process an appropriate action will be carried out, which can range from a letter
being written to the responsible person looking for an explanation for the non-
compliance to product being detained and destroyed.
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Root cause of non-compliance: Within the animal feed industry in Ireland the main
causes of non-compliance are human / technical error or non-adherence to protocols
laid down in quality manuals. In general, the feed industry is very aware of its
obligations to feed and food safety and has invested heavily in systems to ensure that
standards are met.
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Table 2-1 Inspections per type of Feed Business Ireland 2010
IRELAND 2010 N° of operators1 N° of inspection visits
2 N° of operators visited
Type of feed business Approved /
Registered 3
Others4 TOTAL
Approved /
Registered3
Others4 TOTAL
Approved /
Registered 3
Others TOTAL
Producers of feed materials 120 120 130 130 117 117
Importers / Stores of feed materials 262 262 230 230 152 152
Manufacturers of additives and premixtures 20 20 37 37 20 20
Manufacturers of compound feedingstuffs 78 4 82 204 204 78 78
Hauliers of animal feed 1165 1165 101 101 78 78
Wholesalers/retailers of animal feed 1006 1006 147 147 130 130
Animal farms5 128200 128200 833 833 833 833
Other feed businesses 149 149 154 154 140 140
TOTAL 131000 4 131004 1836 1836 1565 1565
1 If an operator performs several different activities, it is classified on the basis of its main activity
2 An inspection is any official control action where at least a documentary check, an inspection or an audit of an establishment / operator is carried out However a visit of an
operator for the single purpose of taking samples is not considered an inspection visit. Include all inspection visits: routine, follow-up and special investigations 3 According to Regulation 183/2005.
4 Others are applications received but not processed 5 Including all farms with food producing animals and non food producing animals
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Table 2-2 Samples per type of Feed Business Ireland 2010
IRELAND 2010
Total number of samples tested 2049
Type of feed business operator Not complying
Producers of feed materials 6
Stores of feed materials 19
Manufacturers of additives, bioproteins, premixtures and mineral mixtures 60
Manufacturers of compound feedingstuffs6 287
Importers and representatives of establishments in third countries -
Intermediaries, distributors and retailers 9
Animal Farms 39
Other feed businesses 29
TOTAL 449
6 Including medicated feedingstuffs
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Table 2-3 Samples by category of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010
2010 Ireland N° of samples
Total Number of Samples 2049
Type of product non compliances7(offences)
Feed materials 34
Feed additives 0
Pre-mixtures / mineral mixtures 102
Compound feedingstuffs 313
TOTAL Not Complying 449
7 Not complying = analysis outside tolerance and undesirable substances > max. permitted level
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Table 2-4 Analysis of Feedingstuffs for Undesirable Substances and Products (Feed Materials) - Ireland 2010
2010 IRELAND
Number of Analyses
Feed Materials
Total Non-complying
Tota
l (F
eed M
ate
ria
ls)
Tota
l –N
on-c
om
ply
ing
Cere
al gra
ins, th
eir p
roducts
and b
y-p
roducts
Oil
see
ds, o
il fr
uits, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-p
roducts
Legu
me s
eeds, th
eir p
rodu
cts
and b
y-p
roducts
Tuber,
roo
ts, th
eir p
roducts
and
by-p
roducts
Oth
er
seed a
nd fru
its, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-p
roducts
Fora
ges a
nd r
ough
age
Oth
er
pla
nts
, th
eir p
rod
ucts
and
by-p
roducts
Milk
pro
ducts
Land
an
imal pro
ducts
Fis
h, oth
er
marin
e a
nim
als
,
their p
roducts
and b
y-p
rodu
cts
Min
era
ls
Mis
cella
neous.
Undesir
able
Substa
nces
Heavy Metals
Arsenic 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cadmium 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lead 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mercury 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dioxins and PCBs
PCDD + PCDF 188 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Dioxin-like PCBs 262 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sum of PCDD + PCB
8
37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Pesticides Undesirable pesticides
9
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mycotoxins Aflatoxin B1 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Where marker PCB‟s (138, 153 and 180) > 0.005 ppm 9 Pesticides covered in Directive 2002/32. Each sample analysed for Campheclor, Chlordane, DDD, DDT, DDE, Aldrin, Hexachlorcyclor, Hexachlorobenzene, Endosulfan, Endrin, Heptachlor, and Toxaphene.
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2010 IRELAND
Number of Analyses
Feed Materials
Total Non-complying
Tota
l (F
eed M
ate
ria
ls)
Tota
l –N
on
-com
ply
ing
Cere
al gra
ins, th
eir p
roducts
and b
y-p
roducts
Oil
see
ds, o
il fr
uits, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-p
roducts
Legu
me s
eeds, th
eir p
rodu
cts
and b
y-p
roducts
Tuber,
roo
ts, th
eir p
roducts
and
by-p
roducts
Oth
er
seed a
nd fru
its, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-p
roducts
Fora
ges a
nd r
ough
age
Oth
er
pla
nts
, th
eir p
rod
ucts
and
by-p
roducts
Milk
pro
ducts
Land
an
imal pro
ducts
Fis
h, oth
er
marin
e a
nim
als
,
their p
roducts
and b
y-p
rodu
cts
Min
era
ls
Mis
cella
neous.
Deoxynivalenol 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ochratoxin A 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zearaolenone 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fumonisin10
252 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T2 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HT2 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nivalenol 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Theobromine11
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Micro-organisms
Micro organisms
Salmonella 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unauthorised Substances
PAP PAP Terrestrial origin 499 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAP fish origin 499 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL ANALYSES 2662 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
10 Combination of Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 11 By products of the chocolate industry
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Table 2-5 Analysis of Undesirable Substances and Products in Feed Additives, Premixtures and Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010
2010 IRELAND NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Type of Analysis
Total Non-complying
To
tal
To
tal
Non
-
com
ply
ing
Fee
d A
dd
itiv
e
Pre
Mix
ture
s
Dri
nkin
g W
ater
fo
r
anim
als
Compound Feedingstuffs
Fo
r ru
min
ants
Fo
r po
rcin
es
Fo
r eq
uin
es
Fo
r pou
ltry
Fo
r fi
sh
Fo
r oth
er
food
pro
duci
ng
anim
als
pet
foo
d
Undesir
able
Substa
nces
Heavy Metals
Arsenic 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cadmium 185 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lead 190 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mercury 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dioxins and PCBs
PCDD + PCDF 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dioxin-like PCBs 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sum of PCDD + PCB
16 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pesticides Undesir. pesticide 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mycoto
xin
s
Aflatoxin B112
89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ochratoxin A 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Deoxynivalenol 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zearalenone 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fumonisin13
29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HT2 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T2 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A – includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625000 13 Combination of Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3000
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2010 IRELAND NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Type of Analysis
Total Non-complying
To
tal
To
tal
Non
-
com
ply
ing
Fee
d A
dd
itiv
e
Pre
Mix
ture
s
Dri
nkin
g W
ater
fo
r
anim
als
Compound Feedingstuffs
Fo
r ru
min
ants
Fo
r po
rcin
es
Fo
r eq
uin
es
Fo
r pou
ltry
Fo
r fi
sh
Fo
r oth
er
food
pro
duci
ng
anim
als
pet
foo
d
Nivalenol 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Fluorine 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Micro organisms
Salmonella 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unauth
orise
d s
ubsta
nces
PAP
PAP Terrestrial origin
628 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAP fish origin 628 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Banned Additives
Carbadox 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tylosin phosphate
74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decoquinate 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Virginiamycin 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DMZ 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Avilamycin 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salinomycin14
98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nicarbazin15
100 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
Monensin Sodium
16
96 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
14 Salinomycin is banned as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for piglets and pigs for fattening. Includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625 15 Nicarbazin is banned (on its own) as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for poultry 16 Monensin sodium banned as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for cattle. Includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625
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2010 IRELAND NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Type of Analysis
Total Non-complying
To
tal
To
tal
Non
-
com
ply
ing
Fee
d A
dd
itiv
e
Pre
Mix
ture
s
Dri
nkin
g W
ater
fo
r
anim
als
Compound Feedingstuffs
Fo
r ru
min
ants
Fo
r po
rcin
es
Fo
r eq
uin
es
Fo
r pou
ltry
Fo
r fi
sh
Fo
r oth
er
food
pro
duci
ng
anim
als
pet
foo
d
Avoparcin 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Flavophospholipol 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spiramycin 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zinc Bacitracin 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL ANALYSES
3506 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1
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Table 2-6 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010
2010 IRELAND
NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
FEED MATERIALS
Totals Non-Complying
Type of Analysis and Checks
Tota
l (F
eed M
ate
ria
ls)
Tota
l N
on-c
om
ply
ing
Cere
al gra
ins, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-
pro
ducts
O
il see
ds, o
il fr
uits, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-
pro
ducts
Legu
me s
eeds, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-
pro
du
cts
T
uber,
roo
ts, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-
pro
ducts
O
ther
seed a
nd fru
its,
their p
roducts
and b
y-
pro
ducts
Fora
ges a
nd r
ough
age
Oth
er
pla
nts
, th
eir
pro
ducts
an
d b
y-
pro
ducts
Milk
Pro
ducts
Land
An
imals
Fis
h, oth
er
marin
e
anim
als
, th
eir p
roducts
and b
y-p
roducts
Min
era
ls
Mis
cella
neous
An
aly
tic
al C
on
sti
tuen
ts a
nd
valu
es
Moisture 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crude Protein 84 9 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
Total Nitrogen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crude Oils and Fats 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sugars 12 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Starch 11 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crude Fibre 53 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crude Ash 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ash insol in HCL 32 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Calcium 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Phosphorus 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Other GMO 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL ANALYSES 224 26 12 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0
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Table 2-7 Analysis in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 201017
17 The figure quoted includes the analysis of constituents in mineral mixtures / premixtures.
2010 IRELAND
NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Compound Feedingstuffs
Total CFS Not Complying
Type of Analysis and Checks
Total Not
complying For
Ruminants For
Porcines For equines
For poultry
For fish Pet food
An
aly
tic
al C
on
sti
tuen
ts a
nd
valu
es
Moisture 69 2 1 0 1 0 0 0
Crude protein 406 71 52 12 2 3 0 2
Methionine 14 5 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lysine 37 10 0 10 0 0 0 0
Crude Oils and Fats
314 23 12 8 0 2 0 1
Starch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Crude Fibre 311 33 29 3 1 0 0 0
Crude Ash 337 36 21 10 1 1 0 3
Sodium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Magnesium 37 8 8 0 0 0 0 0
Calcium 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Phosphorous 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other GMO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Table 2-8 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Additives and the presence of feed additives and bioproteins in premixtures, feed materials and compound feedstuffs - Ireland 2010
2010 IRELAND
NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Total Not Complying
tota
l
no
t co
mp
lyin
g
AD
DIT
IVE
S
Pre
Mix
ture
s Compound Feedingstuffs
Type of Analysis For
Rum
ina
nts
For
Porc
ines
For
equ
ines
For
pou
ltry
For
fish
pet fo
od
FE
ED
AD
DIT
IVE
S
Antibiotics
Penicillin 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sulphadiazine 20 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
Tylosin Phosphate 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decoquinate 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CTC 30 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
Zinc18
59 9 0 1 1 7 0 0 0 0
Amoxicillin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tilmicosin 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Coccidiostats + other medicinal substances
Monensin Sodium19
96 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Narasin20
87 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Nicarbazin21
100 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
18 A zinc level of greater than 150 mg/kg is a medicine.
19 Monensin sodium is authorised as a coccidiostat in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for broilers
20 Narasin includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625
21 Nicarbazin is authorised for use with narasin (Maxiban G160) in poultry feeds
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2010 IRELAND
NUMBER OF ANALYSIS
Total Not Complying
tota
l
no
t co
mp
lyin
g
AD
DIT
IVE
S
Pre
Mix
ture
s Compound Feedingstuffs
Type of Analysis For
Rum
ina
nts
For
Porc
ines
For
equ
ines
For
pou
ltry
For
fish
pet fo
od
Salinomycin sodium22
98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Decoquinate23
80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vitamins + Provitamins + substances with similar
effect
Vitamin A 38 14 0 0 8 3 0 3 0 0
Vitamin D 37 16 0 0 3 8 0 5 0 0
Vitamin E 40 12 0 1 5 4 0 2 0 0
Cobalt 36 5 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
Trace Elements
Copper 222 61 0 0 46 8 4 3 0 0
Iodine 43 6 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0
Manganese 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zinc24
5 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
Selenium25
112 39 0 11 16 7 3 2 0 0
TOTAL ANALYTES 1259 181 0 17 85 50 7 22 0 0
22 Salinomycin is authorised as a coccidiostat in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for chickens for laying and chickens for fattening
23 Decoquinate includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625
24 A zinc level of 150 mg/kg or less is an additive.
25 Selenium is the analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625
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Table 2-9 Analytical Methods and Limits - Ireland 2010
Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Directive 79/373 and
Directive 96/25 Compound feed Feed material
Moisture A Dir 71/393/EEC and
Dir 73/47/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Crude protein A Dir 93/28/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Crude oil A Dir 98/64/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Crude fibre A Dir 92/89/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Crude ash A Dir 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Amino acids
Lysine H
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC 0.02%
Methionine H
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC 0.02%
Macro elements
Calcium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Phosphorus A 71/393/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Sodium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Magnesium A 73/46/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A
Potassium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC N/A
Directive 70/524 Additive Premixture Mineral
mixture
Compound
feed
Antibiotics +
Coccidiostats +% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%
Amoxicillin L
Amprolium A 1999/27/EC Not tested
Avilamycin A Microbiological 5
Avoparcin M 81/715/EEC Not tested
Carbadox A 1999/27/EC 1
Decoquinate A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
1
Diclazuril A 1999/27/EC 10 10 10 10 20 20 40 40 Not tested
Dimetridazole A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
5
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Flavophospholipol M 78/633/EEC Not tested
Halofuginone A 93/70/EEC 10 10 18 18 20 20 40 40 Not tested
Lasalocid sodium A 1999/76/EC 10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 5
Maduramycin
ammonium A 10 10 18 18 18 18 40 40 Not tested
Methylbenzoate A 93/117/EC Not tested
Meticlorpindol A Not tested
Monensin sodium A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5
Narasin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5
Nicarbazin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
10 10 12.5
12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 2
Nifursol F
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
2
Olaquinadox A 98/64/EC Not tested
Penicillin V F Agar Diffusion Assay 5
Robenidine A 93/117/EC 10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 40 40 Not tested
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Salinomycin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5
Spiramycin A 84/425/EEC Not tested
Tilmicosin I
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
1
Tylosin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
2
Virginamycin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
2
Zinc Bacitracin M 84/4/EEC Not tested
Vitamins Additive Premixture Mineral
mixture
Compound
feed
+% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%
Vitamin A I 2000/45/EC 10 10 30 20 30 20 30 30 N/A
Vitamin D I
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A
Vitamin E I 2000/45/EC 10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Trace elements Additive Premixture Mineral
mixture
Compound
feed
+% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%
Cobalt A Graphite Furnace
Atomic Absorption 10 10 25 25 25 25 30 30 N/A
Copper A 78/633/EEC 10 10 20 20 20 20 - - N/A
0-30 mg/kg 9mg/kg 9mg/k
g
30-100 mg/kg 30 30
>100mg/kg 30mg/k
g
30mg/
kg
Iodine I ICP-MS 10 10 20 20 20 20 40 40 0.05
Iron A 78/633/EEC 10 10 25 25 25 25 25 25 N/A
Manganese A 78/633/EEC 10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A
Selenium A Hydride Generation
Atomic Fluorescence 10 10 15 15 15 15 25 25 N/A
Zinc A 78/633/EEC 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 N/A
Other additives
Antioxidants
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Flavourants
Preservatives
Binders
Acidity regulators
Enzymes
Micro-organisms
Bio proteins
Undesirable substances
Arsenic A Hydride Generation
Atomic Absorption 0.2
Lead A Graphite Furnace
Atomic Absorption 1.0
Fluorine K
Acid soluble fluoride
detected with ion-
selective electrode
Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.2
Mineral feedingstuffs Not tested
Mercury A Cold Vapour Atomic
Fluorescence Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.01
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
A (sub-
contracted)
Inductively Coupled
Plasma – Mass
Spectrometry
Mineral feedingstuffs 0.01
Nitrites A Not tested
Cadmium
A Graphite Furnace
Atomic Absorption Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.1
A
Inductively Coupled
Plasma – Mass
Spectrometry
Mineral feedingstuffs 0.1
Undesirable Products
Aflatoxin B1 A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography with
Immunoaffinity clean-
up
DIRECTIVE 2002/32/EC 0.0005
LOQ
Ochratoxin A
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography with
Immunoaffinity clean-
up
0.001 LOQ
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Fumonisins G
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography with
Immunoaffinity clean-
up
0.020 LOQ
ZEA G
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography with
Immunoaffinity clean-
up
0.006 LOQ
DON, T2, HT2,
Nivalenol G GC/MS(Trichothecene
Analysis) 0.010 LOQ
Hydrocyanic acid A
Free gossypol A
Theobromine H
High Performance
Liquid
Chromatography
1.0
Volatile mustard oil A
Vinylthiooxazolidone
(Vinyloxazolidine
thione)
A
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Rye Ergot (Claviceps
purpurea) A LC/MS 0.005
Weed seeds and
unground and uncrushed
fruit containing
alkaloids, glucosides or
other toxic substances
separately or in
combination including:
(a) Lolium temulentum
L.,
(b) Lolium remotum
Schrank.,
(c) Datura stramonium
L.
A
Castor oil plant
(Recinus communis) C
Crotalaria spp. C
Aldrin singly or
combined with dieldrin C
Dieldrin expressed as
dieldrin C
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Campheclor
(Toxaphene) C
Chlordane (sum of cis-
and trans- isomers and
of oxychlordane,
expressed as chlordane)
C
DDT (sum of DDT-,
TDE- and DDE-isomers,
expressed as DDT)
C
Endosulfan (sum of
endosulfan sulphate
expressed as endosulfan)
C
Endrin (sum of endrin
-keto-endrin,
expressed as endrin)
C
Heptachlor (sum of
heptachlor and of
heptachlorepoxide,
expressed as heptachlor)
C
Hexachlorobenzene
(HCB) C
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Hexachlorocyclohexane
(HCH) C
-isomer C
-isomer C
-isomer C
Botanical impurities
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca L.
B Microscopic
Bitter almond Prunus
dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb
var. amara (DC.) Focke
(= Prunus amygdalus
Batsch var. amara (DC.)
Focke)
B Microscopic
Unhusked beech mast
Fagus silvatica L. B Microscopic
Camelina
Camelina sativa (L.)
Crantz
B Microscopic
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Mowrah, bassia,
madhuca
Madhuca longifolia (L.)
Macbr.
(= Bassia longifolia L.
= Illipe malabrorum
Engl.)
Madhuca indica Gmelin
(= Bassia latifolia Roxb.
= Illipe latifolia (Roxb.)
F. Mueller)
B Microscopic
Purghera
Jatropha curcas L. B Microscopic
Croton
Croton tiglium L. B Microscopic
Indian mustard
Brassica juncea (L.)
Czern. and Coss. ssp.
integrifolia (West.) Thell
B Microscopic
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Sareptian mustard
Brassica juncea (L.)
Czern. and Coss. ssp.
juncea
B Microscopic
Chinese
mustard
Brassica juncea (L.)
Czern. and Coss. ssp.
juncea var. lutea Batalin
B Microscopic
Black mustard
Brassica nigra (L.) Koch B Microscopic
Ethiopian mustard
Brassica carinata A.
Braun
B Microscopic
Dioxins A/J/K
High Resolution Gas
Chromatography/High
Resolution Mass
Spectrometry
Maximum content values given in Commission Directive
2006/13/EC for undesirable substances in animal feed as regards
dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
0.05 ng/kg
(per
congener)
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Dioxin-like PCBs
(Non-ortho PCBs(1)
Mono-ortho PCBs(2)
)
A/J/K
High Resolution Gas
Chromatography/High
Resolution Mass
Spectrometry
Maximum content values given in Commission Directive
2006/13/EC for undesirable substances in animal feed as regards
dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
0.05
ng/kg(1)
10ng/kg(2)
(per
congener)
Microbiological
Salmonella D ISO/FDIS 6579
one
organism
in 25
grams
Directive 99/29
Meat and bone meal B/E Microscopic*
Fishmeal B/E Microscopic*
Regulation 1829/2003
Presence of GMO‟s N Qualitative and Real
Time PCR
Thresholds as per legislation (Regulations (EC) No. 1829/2003 and
1830/2003).
Dependent
on Matrix
and on
ingredient
level –
typically
less than
0.01 % per
sample
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Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD
(mg/kg)
Level of GMO‟s N Real Time PCR
Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the marketing and use of feed of feed entered into force on 01 September 2010.
Table 2-10 Labelling Checks of feed samples submitted for testing - Ireland 201026
2010 Ireland N° of checks
Total Checked: 1920
Not complying 5327
Type of non compliant product National
production Imports from
third countries
Received from other Member
States Total
Feed materials 11 3 11 25
Feed additives and Premixtures 3 0 0 3
Medicated Feed 2 4 0 6
Compound feedingstuffs 16 1 2 19
TOTAL 32 8 13 53
26 Where analysis determines that the declared value on a label is outside the tolerance levels this is not recorded as a non-complying label, but rather as a non-complying analysis.
27 An additional 86 non-compliances were identified during inspections.
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3 CHAPTER 3
3.1 ANALYSIS UNDERTAKEN IN RESPECT OF THE CO-ORDINATED
MONITORING PROGRAMME (COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
2005/925/EC)
Member States were requested by the Commission to undertake, in 2005, a coordinated monitoring
programme on a number of specified issues. Details of the programme to be implemented are contained in
the Commission Recommendation 2005/925/EC.
In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 882/2004 the control programme was carried out on a risk based
strategy. Inspection and sampling is based on the number of operators and the type and volume of
production. All imports of feed materials from third countries were inspected and sampled. Random
sampling of imported compound feed was also carried out. Inspections at farm level were carried out on the
basis of risk criteria in respect of feed hygiene and BSE issues.
The results of the Coordinated Programme are presented in the following tables.
ANNEX I
During 2010 Member States were asked to collect data relating to the occurrence of certain mycotoxins in
animal feed. The results of these analyses are presented in Table 3-1 (Feed Materials) and Table 3-1a
(Compound Feeds). In no case did the result for Aflatoxin B1 analysis exceed the maximum permitted level
laid down in Directive 2002/32/EC. The methods of analysis are presented in Table 2-9.
ANNEX II
The unauthorised use of additives in feedingstuffs was also investigated in 2010. Samples of premixtures and
compound feeds were analysed for the presence of banned additives Carbadox, Tylosin phosphate,
Decoquinate, Virginiamycin, Dimetridiazole, Avilamycin and Salinomycin. A total of 107 samples were
analysed for the presence of these banned medicinal substances (see Chapter 2, Table 2-5). In addition to
these analyses, a number of samples were analysed to investigate the inappropriate use of authorised feed
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additives (see Chapter 2, Table 2-8). A summary of the analysis carried out to determine the presence of
banned antibiotics is presented in Table 3-2.
ANNEX III
The tables in Annex III refer to the checks concerning Processed Animal Proteins (PAPs). Table 3-3 refers
to the documentary checks carried out on inspections, while Table 3-4 refers to the results of analyses for the
presence of PAPs. In 2010 there were no contamination incidents with regard to constituents of animal
origin, as outlined in Table 3-5.
ANNEX IV
The tables in Annex IV refer to the individual results of all samples concerning the content of copper and
zinc in compound feedingstuffs for pigs. Summaries of the results, both compliant and non-compliant, are
presented in Table 3-6 and Table 3-7.
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ANNEX I
TYPE AND CONCENTRATION OF MYCOTOXINS (μg /KG RELATIVE TO A FEEDINGSTUFF WITH A MOISTURE
CONTENT OF 12%)
Table 3-1 Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010
Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
Targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff
with a moisture content of 12%)
Name of Feed Material Country of
origin Sampling
AFLA
B1 OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1, 2
, 3 HT2 T2 NIV
Bakery and pasta waste Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.056 0.048 0 0 0 0
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0034 0.4968 0.306 0 0 0 0.05
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.014 0 0 0 0
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0071 0.0983 0.052 0 0.012 0 0.024
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.209 0.121 0 0 0 0.076
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.232 0 0.025 0.01 0.169
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0571 0.1354 0.122 0 0.016 0 0.141
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0606 0.2302 0.034 0 0 0 0.026
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.569 0.038 0.03 0.01
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.016 0 0 0 0
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.095 0 0.041 0.017 0.075
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0178 0.136 0 0.015 0 0.026
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0099 0 0 0 0.027 0.017 0.046
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
Targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff
with a moisture content of 12%)
Name of Feed Material Country of
origin Sampling
AFLA
B1 OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1, 2
, 3 HT2 T2 NIV
Barley EU Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0 0 0 0
Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0641 0.11 0 0.011 0 0.074
Blood meal Holland Targeted 0 0.0035 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brewers wet grains Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carob pods Morocco Targeted 0 0.0025 0 0.038 0 0 0 0
Distillers' dark grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.3997 4.83 0.535 0.031 0 0
Distillers' dark grains EU Targeted 0 0 0 0.48 0 0 0 0.128
Distillers' dark grains UK Targeted 0 0 0 0.576 0 0 0 0.116
Distillers' dark grains Scotland Targeted 0 0 0.1972 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.1796 6.76 0.152 0.052 0.019 0
Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.4917 5.98 0.748 0.016 0 0
Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.2053 3.79 0.034 0.012 0
Distillers' dried grains EU Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Groundnut, decorticated, expeller Argentina Targeted 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0.0439 1.34 0.018 0.025 0 0.026
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.053 0.164 0 0 0
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.068
n
/t 0 0 0.017
Maize Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.1599 0.405 0.526 0 0 0.188
Maize Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Maize USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.032 0.018 0 0 0
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.084 0.271 0 0 0
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
Targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff
with a moisture content of 12%)
Name of Feed Material Country of
origin Sampling
AFLA
B1 OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1, 2
, 3 HT2 T2 NIV
Maize Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 1.603 0 0 0
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.073 0 0 0 0.013
Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.069 0.039 0 0 0
Maize Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 2.627 0 0 0
Malt culms Canada Targeted 0 0.0023 0.1113 0.513 0 0 0 0.338
Oat hulls and bran Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.04 0 0.522 0.218 0.088
Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0246 0.291 0 0 0 0.019
Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0207 0.02 0 0.144 0.06 0.031
Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0.713 0.13 n/t
Palm kernel expeller Malaysia Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t
Potato pulp Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rape seed, extracted Poland Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Rape seed, extracted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.017 0 0 0 0
Rape seed, extracted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.041 0 0 0 0
Rape seed, extracted Belgium Targeted 0 0.0035 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rape seed, extracted Germany Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0 0 0 0
Rape seed, extracted Canada Targeted 0 0 0 0.033 0 0 0 0
Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.049 0 0 0 0 0
Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.037 0 0 0 0 0
Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
Targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff
with a moisture content of 12%)
Name of Feed Material Country of
origin Sampling
AFLA
B1 OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1, 2
, 3 HT2 T2 NIV
Silage (Whole Crop Cereal) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Soya (bean) USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.022 0 0 0 0
Soya (bean) USA Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Soya (bean) Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Soya (bean), dehulled, extracted, toasted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.014
Soya (bean), dehulled, extracted, toasted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.017
Soya (bean), dehulled, extracted, toasted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.014
Soya (bean), hulls USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.016 n/t 0.01 0 0
Soya (bean), hulls Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.032 0.015 0 0 0
Soya (bean), hulls Argentina Targeted 0 0 0 0.028 n/t 0 0 0
Soya (bean), hulls Argentina Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0.01 0 0 0
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0 0.16 0 0 0 0.047
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0213 0.192 0 0 0 0.015
Wheat England Targeted 0 0.0063 0.0626 0.205 0 0 0 0.014
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0202 0.119 0 0 0 0
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0591 0.577 n/t 0 0 0.034
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.21 1.33 0 0 0 0.056
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.4438 1.74 0 0 0 0.147
Wheat EU Targeted 0 0 0.0392 0.84 0 0 0 0.036
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.6929 4.47 0 0 0 0.108
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0358 0.105 0 0.011 0 0.022
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
Targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff
with a moisture content of 12%)
Name of Feed Material Country of
origin Sampling
AFLA
B1 OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1, 2
, 3 HT2 T2 NIV
Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0294 0.285 0 0 0 0.01
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.466 1.86 0 0 0 0.133
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.3478 2.02 0 0 0 0.164
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.6096 1.88 0 0 0 0.038
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.4867 2.38 0 0 0 0.166
Wheat Denmark Targeted 0 0 0 0.098 0 0 0 0.032
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.319 0 0 0 0.023
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.2005 3.07 0 0.243 0.137 0.09
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.032 0.138 0 0 0 0.011
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.508 0 0 0 0.082
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0.1 0.0391 0.49 0.082 0 0 0.075
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0.0073 0.0703 0.068 0 0 0 0.03
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.2185 1.01 0 0 0 0.123
Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0962 2.26 0 0 0 0.098
Wheat Denmark Targeted 0 0 0 0.057 0 0 0.012
Wheat feed Holland Targeted 0 0 0 0.51 0 0.077 0.076 0.052
Wheat feed Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0305 0.79 0 0.048 0 0.088
Wheat feed Ireland Targeted 0 0 n/t 0 0 0.077 0 0.106
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Table 3-1a Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010
Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a
feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)
Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1,
2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.187 n/t 0 0.037 0.051
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.782 n/t 0 0 0.021
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.169 n/ 0 0.029 0.02
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1694 1.11 0.019 0 0 0.084
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0443 0.873 0.445 0 0 0.027
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.311 n/t 0 0 0.029
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1831 0.715 n/t 0 0 0.016
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0811 2.44 n/t 0.01 0.024 0.031
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0815 0.572 n/t 0.015 0.015 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.757 0.461 0 0 0.041
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.088 0.109 0 0 0.011
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0652 0.483 n/t 0 0.012 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0805 0.386 0 0 0.016 0.049
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.393 n/t 0 0 0.016
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.286 n/t 0 0 0.021
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.44 n/t 0 0 0.049
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a
feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)
Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1,
2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.2302 1.06 0.124 0 0 0.077
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.0748 n/t 0 0 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0463 0.428 0.036 0 0 0.022
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0773 0.161 0.066 0 0 0.014
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.281 2.06 n/t 0 0 0.012
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.025 n/t 0 0.011 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.3358 2.55 n/t 0 0 0.027
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0515 0.134 n/t 0 0 0.013
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0507 0.174 n/t 0 0 0.022
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.034 0.176 n/t 0 0 0.03
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0247 0.177 n/t 0.01 0.023 0.023
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.032 0 0.019 0.043 0.02
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.2996 0.711 0.02 0.086 0.13
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.078 0.562 n/t 0 0 0.029
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.0132 0 0.03 n/t 0 0.015 0.024
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.4505 0.908 n/t 0 0 0.04
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.124 0.504 n/t 0 0 0.03
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0345 0.089 n/t 0 0 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0906 1.04 317.076 0 0.047 0.083
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a
feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)
Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1,
2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.306 n/t 0 0.037 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.312 0.035 0.024 0.056 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.089 0.0309 0.576 0.035 0 0.049 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0449 0.531 0.367 0 0.013 0.02
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.269 n/t 0 0.017 0.019
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0206 0.306 0 0 0.01 0.068
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0717 0.699 n/t 0 0 0.015
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.064 1.43 0.127 0 0.039 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0319 0.406 0 0.012 0.023 0.023
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0225 0.04 n/t 0.073 0.093 0.028
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0415 0.068 n/t 0 0.091 0.031
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0463 0.668 n/t 0 0 0.025
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0329 0.055 0.328 0 0.122 0.03
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0941 0.812 n/t 0 0.012 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0238 0.056 0 0 0.068 0.036
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.258 n/t 0 0.028 0.03
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.104 n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0128 0.085 0 0 0 0.025
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.073 n/t 0 0.022 0.019
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.654 0.032 0 0 0.011
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a
feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)
Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1,
2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t 0.0036 0.129 0 0 0 0.013
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0837 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0909 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0854 1.12 0.065 0 0.021 0.019
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1805 2.45 n/t 0 0 0.019
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0596 1.06 n/t 0 0 0.038
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1594 0.1 n/t 0 0 0.077
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1117 1.01 n/t 0 0 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.084 2.27 n/t 0 0 0.024
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.5 1.54 n/t 0 0 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.147 n/t 0 0 0.015
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0211 0.15 0.107 0 0 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0455 0.544 n/t 0 0.03 0
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.243 n/t 0 0 0.035
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.106 0.125 n/t 0 0 0.031
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0428 1.29 0.156 0 0 0.022
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.304 n/t 0 0 0.023
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Feedingstuffs
Sampling:
Random
or
targeted
Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a
feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)
Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON
FUM B1,
2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.063 n/t 0 0.013 0.026
Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.076 0.832 n/t 0 0.017 0.017
Complementary milk replacer Ireland Random 0 0 0.1252 0.837 0.329 0 0 0.036
Complementary milk replacer Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.381 n/t 0 0.012 0.015
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0462 0.099 0 0 0 0.014
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.2313 1.34 0 0 0 0.117
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0772 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.013 0.285 0 0 0 n/t
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1729 0.341 n/t 0.01 0 0.049
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.046 0.0949 0.127 n/t 0 0 0.039
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.068 n/t 0 0 0.014
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.091 0 0 0.015 0.035
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1941 1.51 n/t 0 0.019 0.023
Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0206 0.243 n/t 0 0 0.015
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ANNEX II
PRESENCE OF CERTAIN MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES NOT AUTHORISED AS FEED
ADDITIVES AND THE PRESENCE OF AUTHORISED SUBSTANCES IN FEED INTENDED FOR
ANIMAL SPECIES FOR WHICH IT IS NOT AUTHORISED
A total of 107 samples were analysed for the presence of certain medicinal substances not authorised as feed
additives and the presence of authorised substances in feed intended for animal species for which it is not
authorised. None of these samples proved positive for inappropriate use of such substances. The details on
the methods of analysis are contained in Table 2-9.
Table 3-2 Summary on banned antibiotics used as growth promoters found in samples of all
feedingstuffs 2010
Substance Animal species No of Feed
Samples
Number of
samples
positive
CFS Mineral
Mixtures &
Premixes
Feed
materials
Carbadox Pigs/poultry
ruminant 73 0 59 14 0
Tylosin Phosphate
(as additive)
Pigs/poultry
ruminant 71 0 56 15 0
Decoquinate (as
additive)
Pigs/poultry
ruminant 69 0 54 15 0
Virginamycin Pigs/poultry
ruminant 77 0 60 17 0
DMZ Pigs/poultry
ruminant 74 0 60 14 0
Avilamycin Pigs/poultry
ruminant 80 0 63 17 0
Salinomycin Pigs/poultry
ruminant 98 0 82 16 0
TOTAL Pigs/poultry
ruminant 107 0 88 19 0
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ANNEX III
SUMMARY OF CHECKS CONCERNING FEEDING RESTRICTIONS FOR FEED OF ANIMAL
ORIGIN (FEEDING OF PROHIBITED PROCESSED ANIMAL PROTEINS)
Table 3-3 Documented Inspections - Ireland 2010
Stage NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
COMPRISING
CHECKS ON THE
PRESENCE OF
PROCESSED ANIMAL
PROTEINS
Number of breaches not
based on laboratory
testing but, for example,
on documentary checks
Import & storage of feed materials 230 0
Feed Mills 204 0
Intermediaries of feedingstuffs 147 0
Farms keeping non-ruminants 59 0
Farms keeping ruminants 774 0
Feed Material Manufacturers
(By Products) 130 0
Hauliers of animal feed 101 0
Other feed business 154 0
Manufacturers of additives and
mineral premixtures 37 0
TOTAL 1836 0
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Table 3-4 Sampling and testing of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs for processed animal proteins Ireland 2010
28 A sample of complete feed for broilers which contained undeclared fishmeal.
29 This includes import stores.
30 A sample of dog food did not contain fish derivatives although declared on the label.
31 Others can include for example Food Recyclers
Number of official samples tested for processed animal
proteins
1,027
Premises
Number of non-compliant samples
Presence of processed animal protein from terrestrial animals
Presence of processed animal protein from fish
Feed Materials
Compound feed Feed Material
s
Compound feed
For ruminants
For non ruminants
For ruminants
For non ruminants
At Import 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feed Mills 0 0 0 0 0 128
Intermediaries/ storage
29
0 0 0 0 0 0
Means of transport 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home mixers/ mobile mixers
0 0 0 0 0 0
On farm 0 0 0 0 0 130
Others31
: 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 2
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Table 3-5 Summary on prohibited animal proteins found in samples of feedingstuffs intended for ruminants 2010
Month of Sampling Type and degree of contamination Sanctions (or other measures) applied
January N/A32
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
32 There were no contamination incidents of prohibited animal proteins in 2010
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ANNEX IV
SUMMARY OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (BOTH COMPLIANT AND NON COMPLIANT) CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF COPPER AND ZINC IN COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR PIGS
Table 3-6 Summary Results of Copper in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and Non-Compliant) 2010
Feed Type Constituent
Name Level Found
Compliant/Non
Compliant Reason Action Taken
Complementary
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 10 Compliant
Complementary
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 33.5 Compliant
Complementary
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 64.2 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 16.8 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 17.3 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 18 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 20.4 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 21.5 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 22.1 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 24.3 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 25.5 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 25.6 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 25.8 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 26.2 Compliant
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Feed Type Constituent
Name Level Found
Compliant/Non
Compliant Reason Action Taken
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 28.4 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 30 Non Compliant
Total copper result of 30 mg/kg greater than
the 25 mg/kg permitted under Reg 1334/2003
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 31.3 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 34.1 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 41 Non Compliant Copper> declared copper
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 49 Non Compliant Copper > declared copper
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 119 Non Compliant Copper incorrectly declared on label
Feed label was
revised accordingly
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 122 Non Compliant Copper added < declared copper
Batch records and
formulation
rechecked and
corrected
accordingly
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 143.8 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 151.9 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 153 Non Compliant Copper > declared copper
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 153.4 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 153.9 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 155.8 Compliant
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Feed Type Constituent
Name Level Found
Compliant/Non
Compliant Reason Action Taken
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 156.5 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 156.6 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 158.9 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 167.3 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 172.2 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 174.5 Non Compliant
Total copper result of 174.5 mg/kg is greater
than the 170 mg/kg permitted under Reg
1334/2003.
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 178.4 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 178.9 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 181.2 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 186 Compliant
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 188.3 Non Compliant
Added copper result is greater than 170 mg/kg
which is the max permitted under Reg
1334/2003.
Level of copper in
mineral mixture
reduced
Complete
feedingstuff
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 204.4 Compliant
Complete milk
replacer
Copper - total
(mg/kg) 144.5 Compliant
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Table 3-7 Summary Results of Zinc in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and Non-Compliant) 2010
Official Designation Constituent Name Level Found Compliancy Reason Action Taken
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 116 Non
Compliant Zinc present in sample but not declared Feed label was revised
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 141 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 233 Non
Compliant Zinc content > 150 mg/kg
All feeds containing >150
mg/kg zinc must be labelled
as medicated feed
Complementary
feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 344
Non
Compliant
Zinc present in sample at medicated
levels but feed was present on a farm
not licensed to have medicated feed on
site.
Follow up by local DAFF
officer
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1531 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1623 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1632 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1759 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1903 Non
Compliant Zinc added < declared zinc
Batch records and
formulation rechecked and
corrected accordingly
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1920 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 1994 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2011 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2057 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2156 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2173 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2197 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2238 Compliant
Complementary
feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2258 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2267 Compliant
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Official Designation Constituent Name Level Found Compliancy Reason Action Taken
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2273 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2285 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2292 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2299 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2369 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2369 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2378 Non
Compliant
Wrong declaration for zinc on label.
Medicated feed not indicated on label. Feed label was revised
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2395 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2413 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2478 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2511 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2539 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2578 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2613 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2640 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2641 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2695 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2737 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2748 Non
Compliant Zinc > declared zinc
Level of zinc in mineral
mixture reduced
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2785 Compliant
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 3704 Non
Compliant Zinc > declared zinc
Level of zinc in mineral
mixture reduced
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 3932 Non
Compliant
2 different declarations for Zinc
content - 2420 mg/kg and 2500 mg/kg,
both out of tolerance.
Feed label was revised
Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 3989 Non
Compliant Zinc added > declared zinc
Level of zinc in mineral
mixture reduced
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4 CHAPTER 4
4.1 LEGISLATION ON FEEDINGSTUFFS
Responsibility for the transposition of EU legislation in the feedingstuffs sector rests with the
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Since accession to EU membership, all Irish
regulations concerning animal feedingstuffs have been repealed. Since 1973 all EU legislation
on feedingstuffs has been given effect under the European Communities Act, 1972, a legal
instrument specifically enacted to give effect to the Treaties governing the European
Communities and to enable the introduction of regulations giving effect to EC legislation.
The current legislation in force in the feedingstuffs sector relates principally to the following
broad areas:
Approval and Registration of Establishments and Intermediaries operating in the Animal
Feed Sector
Feed Hygiene (Good Manufacturing Practice),
The marketing of feed materials and compound feeds,
The marketing and use of additives in feedingstuffs,
The marketing of certain protein feeds (bio-proteins, amino acids, NPN‟s etc,)
Dietetic feeds (Particular Nutritional Purposes).
Medicated feedingstuffs,
Animal Health (Prohibited Animal Proteins etc,),
Tolerances for undesirable substances and products in feedingstuffs,
Methods of analysis and sampling,
Genetically Modified Organisms
Contaminants in food
A list of all legislation in force in 2010 in the feedingstuffs sector is provided in Appendix 1.
During 2010, there was an important updating of the feed marketing legislation with the entry
into force of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 from 01 September 2010. The Regulation was given
effect in Ireland by SI 432 of 2009 as amended by SI 488 of 2010.
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APPENDIX 1: LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS - 2010
Animal Feed Legislation
General
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council
laying down the general principles and requirements of food law.
Feed Hygiene
1. Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene.
2. SI 432 of 2009: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations
2009.
3. SI 312 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
Regulations, 2010.
4. SI 488 of 2010 European Communities (Food and Feed
Hygiene)(Amendment)(No 2) Regulations 2010.
5. SI 587 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
(No. 3) Regulations 2010.
Inspections
1. Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of
compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.
2. Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 of 24 July 2009 implementing
Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as
regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and
food of non-animal origin and amending Decision 2006/504/EC.
3. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 of 25 November 2009 imposing
special conditions governing the import of certain products originating in or
consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC.
4. SI 432 of 2009: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations
2009.
5. SI 312 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (amendment)
Regulations 2010.
6. SI 488 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
(No. 2) Regulations 2010.
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Marketing and Labelling
1. Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed amending European
Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and repealing Council
Directive 79/373/EEC, Commission Directive 80/511/EEC, Council Directives
82/471/EEC, 83/228/EEC, 93/74/EEC, 93/113/EC and 96/25/EC and
Commission Decision 2004/217/EC.
2. SI 488 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
(No. 2) Regulations 2010.
3. SI 587 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
(No. 3) Regulations 2010.
Contaminants – Undesirable Substances and Products
1. Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 770/90 of 29 March 1990 laying
down maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of
feedingstuffs following a nuclear accident or any other case of
radiological emergency.
2. Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May
2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed.
3. Commission Recommendation 2006/576/EC on the presence of deoxynivalenol,
zearalenone, ochratoxin A, T-2 and HT-2 and fumonisins in products intended
for animal feeding
4. Commission Recommendation 2006/88/EC on the reduction of the presence of
dioxins, furans and PCBs in feedingstuffs and foodstuffs
5. Commission Recommendation of 17 August 2006 on the prevention and
reduction of Fusarium toxins in cereals and cereal product.
6. Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and
feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC.
7. SI 565 of 2008: European Communities (Pesticide Residues) Regulations, 2008.
8. SI 432 of 2009: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations
2009.
9. SI 488 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)
(No. 2) Regulations 2010.
Animal Health
1. Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17
November 2003 on the monitoring of zoonoses and zoonotic agents, amending
Council Decision 90/424/EEC and repealing Council Directive 92/117/EEC.
2. SI 364 of 1991: Diseases of Animals (Poultry Feed) Order 1991.
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TSE / ABP
1. Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of
certain transmissible spongiform Encephalopathies.
2. Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and
derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation
(EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation).
3. SI 257 of 1994: European Communities (Disposal, Processing and Placing on
the Market of Animal By-products) Regulations, 1994.
4. SI 77 of 2001: European Communities (Disposal, Processing and Placing on the
Market of Animal By-products) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001.
5. SI 597 of 2001: Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (Prohibition on the Use of Swill)
Order, 2001.
6. SI 252 of 2008: European Communities (TSE and ABP) Regulations 2008.
7. SI 253 of 2008: Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathies) (Fertilisers & Soil Improvers) Order 2008.
8. SI 12 of 2009: Diseases of animals Act 1996 (Prohibition on the use of swill)
Order, 2009.
9. SI 291 of 2009: European Communities (Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathies and Animal By-Products) (amendment) Regulations 2009.
10. SI 345 of 2009: European Communities (Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathies and Animal By-Products) (amendment) (No 2) Regulations
2009.
Medicated feed
1. Council Directive 90/167/EEC of 26 March 1990 laying down the conditions
governing the preparation, placing on the market and use of medicated
feedingstuffs in the Community.
2. SI 176 of 1994: European Communities (Animal remedies and medicated
Feedingstuffs) Regulations 1994.
3. SI 365 of 2003: European Communities (Animal Remedies and Medicated
Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003.
Feed Additives
1. Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives in use in animal nutrition.
2. SI 242 of 2005: European Communities (Feed Additives in Feedingstuffs)
Regulations 2005.
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3. SI 370 of 1999: European Communities (Guidelines for the Assessment of
Additives in Animal Nutrition) Regulations, 1999.
4. SI 556 of 2001: European Communities (Guidelines for the Assessment of
Additives in Animal Nutrition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001.
GMO’s
1. Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 22 September 2003 of genetically modified food and feed.
2. Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically
modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced
from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC.
3. SI 424 of 2004: European Communities (Feedingstuffs) (Genetically Modified
Feed) Regulations 2004.
Methods of Sampling and Analysis
Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 of 27 January 2009 laying down the
methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed.
Contaminants in Foodstuffs
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting
maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.
SI 218 of 2010: European Communities (Certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs)
Regulations 2010.
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APPENDIX 2: PRODUCTION OF COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR SALE 2010
Cubes/Pellets Meal Coarse TOTAL TOTAL
Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags
CATTLE
Calf 27,731 328,59 0 76 24,714 43,375 52,445 76,310 128,754
Dairy 708,212 61,305 631 124 119,696 5,774 828,538 67,203 868,741
Beef 383,407 146,882 4,189 814 449,712 120734 837,307 268,430 1,105,738
Bull 21,078 4874 0 0 21,170 5,434 42,248 10,307 52,556
Balancer 5,026 895 4,877 2,508 1,2827 1,562 22,730 4,965 27,695
Other 1,561 12 5420 4996 44883 2406 51864 7414 59278
TOTAL CATTLE 1,147,015 246827 15,117 8,518 673,001 179,285 1,835,132 434,630 2,269,762
(inc. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 15,873 2,823 106 51 18,593 4,905 34,572 7,779 42,351
PIGS
Creep 8,458 6,506 1,960 1,583 0 0 10,418 8,089 18,507
Weaner/Grower 57,157 1,793 42,513 31 1,708 17 101,378 1,840 103,219
Fattening 135,044 2,100 163,437 516 1,426 2 299,907 2,617 302,524
Sow 33,446 1,101 65,397 379 1,733 5 100,576 1,485 102,060
Gilt 238 417 239 0 0 0 477 417 894
Whey Diets 1,770 0 46,594 0 0 0 48,364 0 48,364
Balancer 735 0 3,160 0 0 0 3,895 0 3,895
Other (specify) 230 24 0 157 0 0 230 181 411
TOTAL PIG 237,079 11,941 323,300 2,665 4,867 23 565,245 14,629 579,874
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 7,090 633 7,079 0 0 0 14,169 633 14,802
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Cubes/Pellets Meal Coarse TOTAL TOTAL
Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags
POULTRY
Broiler Starter 23,647 991 0 0 0 0 23,647 991 24,638
Broiler Grower 67,295 2,212 0 0 0 0 67,295 2,212 69,507
Broiler Finisher 142,254 1,604 4 0 0 0 142,258 1,604 143,861
Broiler
Withdrawal 22,312 320 0 0 0 0 22,312 320 22,633
Turkey Starter 3,481 250 0 27 0 0 3,481 277 3,758
Turkey Grower 8,052 1,343 0 0 0 0 8,052 1,343 9,395
Turkey Finisher 3,086 1,363 0 0 0 0 3,086 1,363 4,450
Turkey
Withdrawal 2,575 1 0 0 0 0 2,575 1 2,576
Broiler Breeder 13,944 0 8,248 0 1,772 0 23,963 0 23,963
Broiler Breeder
Layer 8,742 0 34,229 0 0 0 42,972 0 42,972
Layer 5,620 12,267 78,952 1,828 6,493 301 91,065 14,395 105,460
Duck 471 228 0 226 0 0 471 454 925
Geese 0 0 2,355 0 0 0 2,355 0 2,355
Balancer 1,014 1 1,869 0 0 0 2,883 1 2,884
Other 2 196 5,206 792 541 182 5,748 1170 6,918
TOTAL
POULTRY 302,496 20,775 130,863 2,873 8,805 483 442,165 24,131 466,295
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 402 638 5,634 177 0 3,951 6,036 4,766 10,802
SHEEP
Lamb 11838 15630 0 0 6038 11332 17876 26962 44838
Hogget 5515 5289 0 0 2406 4788 7920 10077 17997
Ewe & Lamb 21624 29585 0 568 5721 7136 27345 37829 64634
Ewe 12814 12460 124 0 4875 3022 17813 15481 33924
Balancer 299 946 0 0 267 11 566 957 1523
Other 80 381 0 0 1153 66 1233 447 1680
TOTAL SHEEP 52170 64291 124 568 20458 26354 72752 91214 163966
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 5491 2168 2 0 682 501 6175 2669 8844
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Cubes/Pellets Meal Coarse TOTAL TOTAL
Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags
HORSES
Foal 40 951 0 0 0 1867 40 2818 2858
Horse & Pony 804 11260 0 0 1555 23612 2359 34871 37230
Racehorse 351 18366 0 0 0 5809 351 24175 24525
Balancer 25 843 0 0 178 1169 203 2012 2215
Other (specify 389 10587 0 43 0 14807 389 25437 25826
TOTAL HORSES 1609 42007 0 43 1733 47263 3139 87301 92654
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 111 7384 0 0 0 10024 111 17408 17519
PETS
Dogs 3,983 35,447 0 2,435 6,259 2,801 10,242 40,683 50,925
Cats 7,397 645 0 8,188 7,027 8,659 14,424 17,492 31,916
Other (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL PETS 11,380 36,092 0 10,623 13,286 11,460 24,666 58,175 82,841
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 11,123 0 0 10,384 11,139 11,789 22,263 22,173 44,436
OTHER
ANIMALS
Rabbits 0 96 0 0 0 0 0 96 96
Game birds 217 1,473 0 0 0 0 217 1,473 1,690
Deer 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 12
Fish 8,755 5,128 0 0 0 0 8,755 5,128 13,883
Balancer 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 9
Other (specify) 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 19 19
TOTAL 8,984 6,725 0 0 0 0 8,984 6,725 15,709
(incl. exports)
TOTAL FOR
EXPORT 246 69 0 0 0 0 246 69 315
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Total Production of Milk Replacers 2010
MILK REPLACER Home Export TOTAL
Calves 16 7 23
Piglets 0 0 0
Lambs 0 0 0
Foals 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
TOTAL 16 7 23
(incl. exports)
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MINERALS/ VITAMINS 2010
MINERALS/VITS
Minerals/
Trace
Element
Vitamin
Mixture
Trace
Element/
Vitamin
Pre-
Mixture Other
Blocks/
Buckets
Liquids
TOTALS
Cattle 16,066 1,256 22,555 10,350 388 50,615
Pigs 7,441 263 0 0 0 7,704
Poultry 73 12 0 176 4 265
Sheep 680 23 0 3,800 1 4,505
Horses 101 0 2 925 79 1,107
Other (specify) 123 82 69 0 0 274
TOTALS: 24,485 1,636 22,626 15,251 472 64,470
(incl. exports)
Total for Export 1,433 123 5,631 3320 160 10,668
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Table 6-1 Summary of Total Production of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2009-2010
SUMMARY OF TOTALS TONNES
TOTAL ALL CATTLE 2,269,762
TOTAL ALL PIGS 579,874
TOTAL ALL SHEEP 163,966
TOTAL ALL POULTRY 466,295
TOTAL ALL HORSES 92,654
TOTAL ALL PETS 82,841
TOTAL ALL OTHER 15,709
TOTAL ALL MINERALS/
VITAMINS 64,470
TOTAL ALL MILK
REPLACERS 23
OVERALL TOTALS 3,735,594
Table 6-2 Summary of Exports of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010
SUMMARY OF EXPORTS TONNES
CATTLE 42,351
PIGS 14,802
SHEEP 8,844
POULTRY 10,802
HORSES 17,519
PETS 44,436
OTHER 315
MINERALS/ VITAMINS 10,668
MILK REPLACERS 7
OVERALL EXPORTS 149,764