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Was the food tested in a feeding test, study, or trial according to AAFCO procedures?

April 26, 2017aafco feeding food procedures study Test tested trial

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Was the food tested in a feeding test, study, or trial according to AAFCO procedures?

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There are two methods by which a food is substantiated to be complete and balanced: A. The composition of the food meets or exceeds the AAFCO recommendations of each essential nutrient. This method requires either a computer calculation or actual laboratory analysis of nutrient content and is at best a theoretical analytical claim. The wording of this claim would be similar to: McDuffy s Lucky Dog Dinner has been formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for the maintenance of adult dogs. B. The food was actually fed to a group of animals. This is the best method of substantiating a food to be complete and balanced. The wording of this claim would be similar to: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that McDuffy s Lucky Dog Dinner provides complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult dogs. 2. Was the food tested in animals similar to my pet? The food should be feeding trial tested in animals similar