AAFCO feed ingredient definition from January, 2010:
L-Carnitine T60.98
L-Carnitine is a nutritional supplement with a minimum content of 97% L-Carnitine and a maximum of 0.5% D-isomer.
L-Carnitine is for use in swine feeds at levels not to exceed 0.1% (1000 ppm) of complete feed, for use in chicken and turkey feeds at levels not to exceed 0.02% (200 ppm) of complete feed, for use in fish feed at levels not to exceed 0.25% (2500 ppm) of complete feed, for use in milk replacers for ruminant animals at levels not to exceed 0.075% (750 ppm) of milk replacer powder, for use in dog foods at levels not to exceed 0.075% (750 ppm) of complete feed on a dry matter basis, and for use in cat foods (intended for adult maintenance only) at levels not to exceed 0.10% (1000 ppm) of complete feed on a dry matter basis. L-Carnitine is a fatty acid carrier that plays a role in fat oxidation in the body. (Proposed 1997, Amended 1999, 2002, 2004, 2009)
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