Nev. Admin. Code § 587.620

Current through December 31, 2024
Section 587.620 - Tolerances

The tolerance for protein, fat, fiber, ash, calcium, phosphorus, salt, iodine and vitamins is two standard deviations from the mean. (The mean is determined by analyses made with a standard sample by many laboratories in the United States.)

Allowable Tolerances

Levels Protein Fat Fiber Ash
0-5%0.4 %0.5 %0.5 %0.4 %
5.1 -10%0.4 %0.5 %0.5 %0.6 %
10.1 -20%0.6 %0.5 %0.8 %0.8 %
20.1 -30%0.8 %0.5 %1.0 %1.0 %
30.1 - %1.0 %0.5 %1.5 %1.0 %

Levels Calcium Phosphorus Salt
0- 5%0.3 %0.3 %0.5 %
5.1 -10%0.5 %0.5 %0.7 %
10.1 -15%0.7 %0.7 %1.5 %
15.1 -20%0.7 %0.7 %1.5 %
20.1 - %1.0 %1.0 %1.5 %
Iodine 80% guarantee
Vitamins 85% guarantee

The tolerances for drugs and medicated feeds are those established by the Food and Drug Administration.

Nev. Admin. Code § 587.620

Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 87.79, eff. 10-1-74

NRS 587.680