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Lanthanide citrate

Additive Zootechnical additives Authorised in animal feed (EU)

Description

What it is. Lanthanide citrate is a zootechnical additive (functional group 4d) produced by Treibacher Industrie AG, obtained through chemical preparation of lanthanide citrates. It is presented in solid form and contains lanthanide citrate at ≥ 65 %, with sodium (8-12 %), chloride (8-12 %) and a water content < 10 %. The active substance is characterized by lanthanum (8.5 ± 0.9 %), cerium (16.3 ± 1.6 %) and citrate (40 ± 5 %).

What it is for. This additive is authorized for weaned piglets as another zootechnical additive. The maximum and minimum authorized content in complete feed is set at 250 mg/kg. It would generally be used in formulations for this specific physiological category, as part of post-weaning feeding.

Points to watch. Storage conditions and thermal treatment stability must be specified in the instructions for use of the additive and premixtures. Use requires the implementation of organizational procedures to limit risks, with personal protective equipment (skin, eyes, respiratory tract) if these risks cannot otherwise be reduced. Authorization for this additive expires on 22 October 2030.

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Target species

Pigs