B.FLT.4022 - MLA Feed Additive Safety Guide for Nutritionists & Supplement Manufacturers
Did you know that incorrect formulation, handling or storage of veterinary feed additives can increase the risk of toxicity events, residue breaches and cross-contamination in feedlot operations?
| Project start date: | 20 April 2023 |
| Project end date: | 01 August 2026 |
| Publication date: | 31 August 2026 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
This guide provides practical safety guidelines for nutritionists and supplement manufacturers involved in the formulation, manufacture and use of veterinary feed additives in feedlot systems. It covers laboratory testing, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, additive formulation, storage, handling, cross-contamination prevention, record keeping, and antimicrobial stewardship to support safe, compliant and effective use of veterinary feed additives.
Benefits to industry
- Improves feedlot safety and reduces the risk of veterinary feed additive toxicity events.
- Supports compliance with APVMA, state regulatory and market access requirements.
- Enhances consistency and accuracy in feed additive formulation and delivery.
- Provides practical guidance for nutritionists, feed manufacturers, veterinarians and feedlot operators.
- Strengthens antimicrobial stewardship and responsible use practices across the beef supply chain.
- Supports product integrity, traceability and consumer confidence in Australian grain-fed beef production.
Future research
Further investment is recommended to communicate the feedlot manager focused and nutritionist and supplement manufacturer focused guideline to industry.
More information
| Project manager: | Liz Pearson |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
