OAR 603-058-0230
Labeling of Processed Animal Waste


(1)

Animal waste products sold, held for sale, or offered for sale shall be identified in accordance with the definitions, and shall conform to the requirements of this section. Such products, which are utilized for animal feeding on the premises, where produced, by the person whose animals produced the same, shall conform generally to the provisions of this rule:

(a)

“Processed animal waste” is a processed product composed of total excreta, with or without litter, from poultry or ruminant animals. It shall not contain levels of drug residue, pesticide residue, or other toxic or deleterious substances that could be harmful to animals or result in harmful or unlawful residue levels in their tissue or by-products. The final moisture of the product shall not exceed 12 percent, except as provided in section (2) of this rule. It shall not be used in feed for lactating dairy animals. If used in a mixed feed, the maximum percentage of processed animal waste shall be stated on the label of such mixed feed. It shall not be fed to animals within 15 days of slaughter. Processed animal waste includes the following:

(b)

“Dried Poultry Waste” is processed undiluted poultry excreta collected from cage layer flocks. The product shall be uniform and contain not less than 25 percent crude protein, not more than 15 percent crude fiber, and not more than 30 percent ash. It shall be labeled to show minimum protein, maximum equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen, minimum fat, maximum fiber, maximum ash, maximum and minimum salt (NaCl), maximum and minimum calcium (Ca), and minimum phosphorus (P). The product shall not contain more than 1 percent feathers;

(c)

“Dried Poultry Litter” is the processed combination of total poultry excreta and litter that occurs in the floor production of poultry. The product shall be uniform and contain not less than 18 percent protein. The type of litter shall be a part of the product name. It shall be labeled to show minimum protein, maximum equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen, minimum fat, maximum fiber, maximum ash, maximum and minimum calcium (Ca), minimum phosphorus (P), and maximum and minimum salt (NaCl);

(d)

“Dried Ruminant Waste” is processed bovine excreta free of extraneous material such as straws, wood shavings, dirt, and similar materials. The product shall be uniform and contain not less than 12 percent crude protein and not more than 30 percent crude fiber and 20 percent ash. It shall be labeled to show minimum protein, maximum equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen, minimum fat, maximum fiber, maximum ash, and maximum and minimum salt (NaCl).

(2)

Processed Animal Waste in excess of 12 percent moisture including slurries, silages, and other semidry products shall conform to the requirements of section (1) of this rule except for the moisture limitation stated therein. If sold for feeding purposes, it shall be labeled to show type of process, maximum moisture, minimum protein, maximum equivalent crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen, minimum fat, maximum fiber, maximum ash, and maximum and minimum salt (NaCl).

Source: Rule 603-058-0230 — Labeling of Processed Animal Waste, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=603-058-0230.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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