nickybunny1
Mama Doe
I cant post the link but someone has posted a link from a report vetnurseuk of testing of Burgess Excellent rabbit food and found the following :
The recent decision by Supreme Petfoods to benchmark its competitors’ key food
products has resulted in the discovery of apparent contraventions of current
legislation.
Supreme has always had ‘the wellbeing of small animals’ as its ethos and has
continuously striven to produce the highest quality foods available, for the benefit
of the animal and the trust of the consumer.
A claim of quality is always difficult to substantiate without proof. Many new and
established competitors have been making similar quality claims for their
products, but Supreme felt some of these were open to question. It was for this
reason that Supreme requested Campden BRI to conduct independent testing.
The key highlights of those results are:
• Contamination from meat sources found in competitors’ products.
• Some fibre levels that were substantially below legal tolerance compared
with declared levels.
• Terms like ‘beneficial fibre’ in the statutory statement, which appear to be
unapproved descriptions.
• Levels of sugar, given the recent campaign for rabbit obesity, which could
be of potential concern to veterinarians and owners.
• Use of a probiotic authorised only for use within feeds for fattening, but
found in pet rabbit diets.
• Claim for ‘complete food’ when only 8% fibre is declared on pack.
• Potential risk to human health as competitors’ rabbit food is sold VAT free
for use as an animal feedstuff while containing meat DNA.
The analysis of 24 rabbit food samples manufactured and marketed by Burgess,
Wagg and Beaphar demonstrated a contamination level so prevalent that traces
of DNA from cattle, pig, chicken or turkey were found in 11 of the samples. These
random samples were taken from retailer’s shelves across the country.
Any thoughts on this ??This isn't the full report but I have just yesterday ordered Burgess Excel Dual Care as a Critical care substitute, should I return it ??
The recent decision by Supreme Petfoods to benchmark its competitors’ key food
products has resulted in the discovery of apparent contraventions of current
legislation.
Supreme has always had ‘the wellbeing of small animals’ as its ethos and has
continuously striven to produce the highest quality foods available, for the benefit
of the animal and the trust of the consumer.
A claim of quality is always difficult to substantiate without proof. Many new and
established competitors have been making similar quality claims for their
products, but Supreme felt some of these were open to question. It was for this
reason that Supreme requested Campden BRI to conduct independent testing.
The key highlights of those results are:
• Contamination from meat sources found in competitors’ products.
• Some fibre levels that were substantially below legal tolerance compared
with declared levels.
• Terms like ‘beneficial fibre’ in the statutory statement, which appear to be
unapproved descriptions.
• Levels of sugar, given the recent campaign for rabbit obesity, which could
be of potential concern to veterinarians and owners.
• Use of a probiotic authorised only for use within feeds for fattening, but
found in pet rabbit diets.
• Claim for ‘complete food’ when only 8% fibre is declared on pack.
• Potential risk to human health as competitors’ rabbit food is sold VAT free
for use as an animal feedstuff while containing meat DNA.
The analysis of 24 rabbit food samples manufactured and marketed by Burgess,
Wagg and Beaphar demonstrated a contamination level so prevalent that traces
of DNA from cattle, pig, chicken or turkey were found in 11 of the samples. These
random samples were taken from retailer’s shelves across the country.
Any thoughts on this ??This isn't the full report but I have just yesterday ordered Burgess Excel Dual Care as a Critical care substitute, should I return it ??