• 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.

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

• 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.

• The Business of Pet Food - *NEW*
An excellent resource on how to start a pet food business. This site includes licensing, labeling, reporting, and testing information.

• 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 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.

• Are pet treats included under the new Cottage Food Law?
No- the Cottage Food Law applies to human grade food only. In order to make and sell pet treats, you will need to have a feed license.

• 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 the MDARD Toll Free number, 1-800-292-3939, to file a complaint.

• Certificate of Free Sale Requirements for Animal Feed 

• 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.

• Dry Pet Foods and Salmonella FAQ (8/9/10) 
FAQ's from the American Veterinary Medical Association about the recent number of pet food recalls due to possible or confirmed Salmonella contamination.

• Commercial Feed Definitions
Definitions of commercial feed terms.

• Enforcement
MDARD 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
MDARD 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

• 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.

• Feed Sample Results Summary 

• Mycotoxin Information

• FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products 11/18/11

• Nestle Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (7/29/11)

• Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 1/30/13) because of possible salmonella health risk 8/8/11

• Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk 6/3/11

• FDA Issues Caution to Pet Owners with the Use of an Unapproved Pet Shampoo Product 5/13/11

• Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula With A "Best By" Date Code of 043112-17 (5/28/11)

• Animal Product Recalls Archive

• Feed Recall Notification Requirements (Q & A)

• 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