As the science behind Proteiva Functional Proteins is complex, a few basic questions and answers have been addressed below. For additional information, contact APC's technical staff directly.

info@proteiva.com, 800-513-8755 or +1-515-289-7600.

Yes. The United States Food and Drug Administration has NEVER banned the use of blood, plasma and fractions from being fed to ruminants. The official 21 CFR Part 589 regulation is available to view at: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title21/21cfr589_main_02.tpl

It is important to understand that there is no evidence that shows bovine plasma or bovine red blood cells transmit BSE. The global scientific community has conducted extensive research regarding BSE. The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the leading authority on BSE-related issues, reports in the BSE Chapter of the Animal Health Code that ruminant blood or blood by-products pose no risk for the transmission of BSE. The Animal Health Code is available to view at http://www.oie.int/index.php?id=169. By placing blood in the same category with milk, no requirements of any BSE related conditions are necessary for import, regardless of the BSE risk status of the cattle population of the exporting country, zone or compartment. Regulations for importation vary by country. Email info@proteiva.com or call +1-515-289-7600 for inquiries.

Yes, absolutely. Bovine red cells and bovine plasma have been classified as safe substances - void of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as Mad Cow Disease. Therefore, it is entirely acceptable to have them in feed mills that manufacture ruminant feeds.

Besides the source of plasma, there aren't any. Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the quality of bovine plasma to porcine plasma. The results have not shown any significant difference in performance, quality or bio-safety of the two products.