• Animal Feed
Manufacturers and distributors of commercial feed intended to be used as animal feeds, including pet foods, are regulated by the state of Michigan.

• Commercial Animal Feed License Details & FAQ

• Animal Feed Label Requirements
Feed labels allow consumers to choose products that meet their needs, contain necessary information to determine nutritional content and tell the buyer how to use the product properly.

• Commercial Animal Feed License Requirement Q & A
A commercial feed license must be obtained by anyone who intends to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.

• Commercial Animal Feed Manufacturer/Distributor License Application Form 
A commercial feed license must be obtained by anyone who intends to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.

• Commercial Feed Testing Laboratories
A partial list of commercial laboratories that provide various types of analyses on animal feeds.

• Is One License Enough?
Every commercial feed label must show the complete name and principal mailing address of the licensee, exactly as it appears on the license. Use these scenarios to determine if more than one license is needed.

• Pet Treats: Label Requirements and Obtaining a Feed License
If you plan to get into the pet treat business, you should review this information.

• Grocers and Deli Operators: Are You Preparing Pet Foods for Your Customers?
You will need to obtain a Commercial Feed License for this activity. Click for details.

• Animal Feed Complaints
If you have reason to believe that a livestock or companion animal problem may be feed related, or that illegal practices relating to feed may have taken place, you are encouraged to contact any MDA regional office to file a complaint.

• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
A Federal rule that prohibits feeding protein derived from the tissues of animals to ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, elk, bison, and buffalo became effective on August 4, 1997.

• Commercial Animal Feed Program Staff
If you have questions about the commercial feed program or need to contact us for any reason these program staff members are available to assist you.

• Commercial Feed Definitions
Definitions of commercial feed terms.

• Enforcement
MDA works to elicit compliance through an educational approach. When this approach is not sufficient other enforcement measures become necessary. A graduated approach to enforcement is employed as outlined here.

• Inspections
MDA staff inspect, sample, and analyze commercial feed to determine whether that commercial feed is in compliance with the Commercial Feed Law and the rules promulgated under the act

• Medicated Feed
If a feed manufacturer adds antibiotics or other drugs to any of the feeds it produces, whether for the treatment or prevention of disease, or as an aid in promoting animal growth or feed efficiency, MDA periodically conducts a special type of inspection at their facility.

• Organic Animal Feed

• Pet Food: The Lowdown on Labels

• Raw Meat Diets for Animals

• Reporting Feed Tonnage
Every licensee must submit tonnage reports and tonnage-based inspection fees twice a year.

• Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Drugs
A drug intended for use in or on feed, which is limited by an approved application to use under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian is a VFD drug.

• Recall: Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall
Lake Country and LAND O LAKES Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall Elevated Levels of Copper Found

• FDA Cautions Consumers about Chickent Jerky Products for Dogs
FDA is cautioning consumers of a potential association between development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats.

• Recall: Natural Balance Eatables Canned Dog Food - July 21, 2007
Four varieties of Natural Balance Eatables dog food are being recalled.

• Recall: Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food, and Natural Balance Venison & Green Pea Dry Cat Foods - April 16, 2007
Manufacturer has received reports of animals vomiting and experiencing kidney problems.

• Pet Food Recall / Tainted Animal Feed
If you believe your pet has become ill or died because of contaminated pet food, and you suspect it involves any of the pet foods recalled due to melamine contamination, contact your veterinarian and the FDA consumer complaint coordinators for your state. For Michigan, the FDA coordinator is located i ...

• Recall: Dingo ® Chick'n Jerky Treats
Samples of these chicken jerky treats were contaminated with Salmonella.

• Recall: Petrapport Pig Ear Dog Treats
Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of the “Berkley & Jensen” Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella.

• Melamine Pet Food Recall Updates & Resources
Find the latest news and advice for pet owners, veterinarians, and retailers.

• Feed Recall Notification Requirements (Q & A)

• Recall: Wild Kitty All Natural Frozen Cat Food (various flavors) - February 16, 2007 
These products may be contaminated with Salmonella

• Animal Product Recalls Archive

• Commercial Feed Law, Act No. 120, P.A. of 1975, as amended

• Commercial Feed, Regulation No. 635

• American Feed Industry Association / AFIA

• AOAC International

• Association of American Feed Control Officials / AAFCO

• FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine / CVM

• Michigan State University Extension / MSUE

• MSU Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health / DCPAH

• National Animal Supplement Council / NASC

• National Grain and Feed Association / NGFA

• The Pet Food Institute / PFI