# Be aware of the pitfalls of Australia's ruminant feed ban | Wodonga, VIC

> An Australian veterinary officer repeats the explanation of the ruminant feed ban in a regional paper. The ban has been in place for more than 25 years and prohibits feeding restricted animal material to ruminants. The article warns that producers have sometimes exposed livestock to restricted material through poultry litter, offal and food waste.

- Date: 2022-12-09 · published 2022-12-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/38365-be-aware-of-the-pitfalls-of-australia-s-ruminant-feed-ban-wodonga-vic
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

This is an existing rule restated as a compliance warning, with no new supply or price effect. It is relevant to buyers checking feed labels for restricted animal material.

## Sources

- bordermail.com.au: https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/8012745/be-aware-of-the-pitfalls-of-australias-ruminant-feed-ban-vet-talk/

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