NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2022 15 The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) argues that hemp seed can be a sustainable and economical animal feed ingredient due to worldwide grain shortages and higher costs. The President and CEO of the Council, Patrick Atagi, in a letter urged the FDA to approve hemp seed for animal feed. The letter comes after a widely attended webinar hosted by the NIHC and the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The meeting brought together officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), FDA, industry stakeholders, and policymakers from across the country. The August webinar highlighted the science around animal feed and was attended by over 1,000 state regulators, veterinary professionals, and hemp industry advocates. Atagi points out the numerous clinical trials on hemp seed ingredients in animal feed by Land Grant Universities and others that have been submitted to the FDA that all show the same outcome, that there is no transference of cannabinoids into the nation’s food supply chain from animals raised on hemp seed meal. Those results have been consistent across the various species of animals, including laying hens, hogs, and dairy cattle. Atagi also pointed out that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) said earlier this year that hemp seeds are not considered a controlled substance. Read more>> NIHC urges FDA to approve hemp seed for animal feed Orffa develops, customizes, sources and offers feed additives and feed additive concepts for the animal nutrition market. In short: we create, select and deliver. WE ENGINEER YOUR FEED SOLUTIONS We offer both in-house developed and branded concepts and products as well as distribution products: the ideal mix of technical products and basic feed additives. Engineering your feed solutions www.orffa.com - Follow us on Visit our NEW website WE CREATE, SELECT AND DELIVER FEED ADDITIVES
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