WHY LIFT THE BAN IN EUROPE? Are processed animal proteins of unique nutritional value in formulating rations for food producing animals?

摘要

Since the EU banned animal by-products in rations in 2001 feed compounders have been forced to replace animal proteins with a variety of alternatives. While livestock has remained well fed, many producers complain of rising input costs and competitivedisadvantage as a result, which leads to the questions; how efficient are the alternatives, and what are the environmental and financial costs? The EU is now considering lifting the ban on feed use of processed animal proteins from category 3 by-products fit for human consumption at the point of slaughter. Based on proven scientific evidence, it is considering revising current legislation and says that with strict controls in place, lifting the ban could help address the continents' 70%a protein deficit and level the playing field for European farmers.