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Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) Detection
The identification of prohibited materials can be achieved by PCR testing for the presence of the DNA from a particular animal species or by ELISA testing for protein from mammals or more specifically, for protein from ruminants. Eurofins GeneScan can perform a broad range of tests to identify prohibited materials from particular animal species or animal groups in feed, feed ingredients and other products. For further information on this service, please contact us at 866-535-2730 or by email. |
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2315 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70001, USA |
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Tollfree: 1-866-535-2730 | T: 504-297-4330 | F: 504-297-4335 |
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In order to prevent the spread of BSE many countries have imposed restrictions, and even outright bans, on the use of ruminant by-products and proteins in feed for ruminants. Some jurisdictions have banned all animal proteins from use in animal feeds. In the US, FDA guidelines, outlined in CFR 589.2000, adopted in 1997, prohibit the feeding of mammalian protein to ruminant animals. Ruminants are animals have a four-compartment stomach, such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, elk and bison. In Europe even stricter regulations have been put in place that prohibit the presence of most animal proteins in feed.