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=== National Research Council (NRC) Publications ===

=== National Research Council (NRC) Publications ===

[[File:Nutritional Requirements Dogs and Cat.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Front cover of the NRC publication: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and cats]]

[[File:Nutritional Requirements Dogs and Cat.jpeg|200px|right|thumb|Front cover of the NRC publication: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and cats]]

The [http://www.nationalacademies.org/nasem/ NRC] was established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1916<ref name="NRC">National Research Council. '''''Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats'''''. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2006.</ref>.  It is not part of the United States government and is not an enforcement agency, but was expressly commissioned to provide advice to the U.S. government on scientific and technical matters. The activities of the NRC Committee on animal nutrition include the development of nutrient requirement standards for domestic and laboratory animals such as the Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats 2006, written by the ad hoc Committee on dog and cat nutrition. The [https://www.nap.edu/catalog/10668/nutrient-requirements-of-dogs-and-cats 2006 NRC publication] provides a thorough review of the scientific literature and makes recommendations for both the minimum requirement and safe upper limit of intake of nutrients in healthy dogs and cats. Although the 2006 edition has added values of recommended allowances, nutrient availability and digestibility of pet foods processed with typical ingredients may still differ. While the publication is not used directly to establish regulatory standards for commercial pet foods, the recommendations contained in the NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats are considered by other organizations charged with that task (e.g., FEDIAF, AAFCO). It is an important source of research information on small animal nutrition, and is cited frequently in the scientific literature.

The [http://www.nationalacademies.org/nasem/ NRC] was established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1916<ref name="NRC">National Research Council. '''''Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats'''''. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2006.</ref>.  It is not part of the United States government and is not an enforcement agency, but was expressly commissioned to provide advice to the U.S. government on scientific and technical matters. The activities of the NRC Committee on animal nutrition include the development of nutrient requirement standards for domestic and laboratory animals such as the ''Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats 2006'', written by the ''ad hoc'' Committee on dog and cat nutrition. The [https://www.nap.edu/catalog/10668/nutrient-requirements-of-dogs-and-cats 2006 NRC publication] provides a thorough review of the scientific literature and makes recommendations for both the minimum requirement and safe upper limit of intake of nutrients in healthy dogs and cats. Although the 2006 edition has added values of recommended allowances, nutrient availability and digestibility of pet foods processed with typical ingredients may still differ. While the publication is not used directly to establish regulatory standards for commercial pet foods, the recommendations contained in the NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats are considered by other organizations charged with that task (e.g., [[Pet Food Industry Associations#FEDIAF (European Pet Food Industry Federation)|FEDIAF]], [[Regulation of Pet Food in the USA|AAFCO]]). It is an important source of research information on small animal nutrition, and is cited frequently in the scientific literature.

===[http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition/ FEDIAF Nutrition Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs] ===

===[http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition/ FEDIAF Nutrition Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs] ===

The Nutritional and Analytical Sciences Working Group of FEDIAF developed nutritional guidelines for cats and dogs, which are updated as soon as new scientific data become available. The objective is to provide practical nutrient recommendations for pet food manufacturers when formulating products for healthy dogs and cats during adulthood, growth and reproduction, and to be the reference document on pet nutrition in Europe for EU and local authorities, consumer organisations, professionals, and customers. The guidelines use NRC recommendations and studies published by internationally recognized nutritionists, veterinarians and other researchers. AAFCO official publications are also taken in consideration. The nutrient levels take into account the (lower) energy requirements of household pets and, where possible, availability data from practical pet foods. The FEDIAF Nutritional and Analytical Sciences Working Group cooperates with a Scientific Advisory Board of 10 leading nutritionists from different European universities.

The Nutritional and Analytical Sciences Working Group of FEDIAF developed nutritional guidelines for cats and dogs, which are updated as soon as new scientific data become available. The objective is to provide practical nutrient recommendations for pet food manufacturers when formulating products for healthy dogs and cats during adulthood, growth and reproduction, and to be the reference document on pet nutrition in Europe for EU and local authorities, consumer organisations, professionals, and customers. The guidelines use NRC recommendations and studies published by internationally recognized nutritionists, veterinarians and other researchers. [[Dog and Cat Nutritional Guidelines#Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)|AAFCO official publications]] are also taken in consideration. The nutrient levels take into account the (lower) energy requirements of household pets and, where possible, availability data from practical pet foods. The FEDIAF Nutritional and Analytical Sciences Working Group cooperates with a Scientific Advisory Board of 10 leading nutritionists from different European universities.

 

 

=== Official Publication of the [http://www.aafco.org/ Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)] ===

=== Official Publication of the [http://www.aafco.org/ Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)] ===

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Pet Food Regulation]]

[[Category:Pet Food Regulation]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]

[[Category:To Do - Nutrition]]