FDA Greenlights Zinc Selenium Boost for Broiler Chickens
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
The FDA is giving the green light to a new selenium source called zinc L-selenomethionine for chicken feed. This change helps farmers feed broiler chickens safely and could improve animal health. It’s a win for poultry producers, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New selenium feed additive approved
The FDA amended its food-additive rules to allow zinc L-selenomethionine as a source of selenium in complete feed for broiler chickens. The action responds to a petition from Zinpro Corp. and is described as allowing farmers to feed broiler chickens safely and potentially improve animal health, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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