04-22-2012, 09:54 AM
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What Is The AAFCO?
Eye-opening article about the AAFCO...
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Many holistic vets, pet owners and smaller manufacturers do not place great priority on AAFCO standards because their nutritional profiles are different from those established by the NRC (National Research Council) and do not reflect the newest research on the nutritional needs of pets.
Many pet owners and smaller pet product companies are dubious of AAFCO because it is partly made up of major manufacturers within the industry who have an incredibly large influence on how the regulations for their own industry are established, and in determining the feed ingredient definitions that allow by-products, 4-D meats (dead, dis- eased, decaying and disabled) and other non edible ingredients to be used in pet food.
Most consumers want to feed their dog a product that is not only nutritionally balanced and complete, but does not contain substances which are potentially harmful for their dogs.
The labels on dog food with their complicated, scientific jargon and seemingly sound nutritional claims can fool even the most intelligent people into believing that the product behind the label is conscientiously prepared and rigorously regulated through governmental control.
The reality is, the fox is watching the henhouse: a $12 billion henhouse.
Consumers spend $12 billion on commercial pet foods each and every year and they have to ask themselves just what are they getting in return?
Full Article Here: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/what-is-aafco/
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