Author: Animals Planet

Caution urged in approving hemp for animal feed. Hemp, and its use in animal feed, has caught the attention of leading organizations for the advancement of livestock production, pet nutrition, veterinary services, laboratory research, animal feed manufacturing and public health. In a letter signed by 17 industry and regulatory groups to state agricultural leaders, they called on them to support greater education and scientific research to ensure the safety of hemp as an animal-feed ingredient prior to any federal or state approval. “We understand the importance of supporting the hemp industry, and yet we also believe it is simply too…