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Nutrition Resources

On-line Resources

• American College of Veterinary Nutrition
• American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
• Association of American Feed Control Officials

U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Food Standards

• Animal source ingredients come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
• Organically grown food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made from synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering or ionizing radiation.
• Producers and processors of foods that are labeled organic must be inspected and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.