Section R68-2-9 - Non-protein Nitrogen(1)(a) Urea and other non-protein nitrogen products defined in the Official Publication are acceptable ingredients only in commercial feeds for ruminant animals as a source of equivalent crude protein.(b) If the commercial feed contains more than 8.75% of equivalent crude protein from any form of non-protein nitrogen, or the equivalent crude protein from any form of non-protein nitrogen and added as listed, exceeds one-third of the total crude protein, the label shall bear adequate directions for the safe use of feeds and a precautionary statement: "CAUTION: USE AS DIRECTED."(c) The directions for use and the caution statement shall be of adequate type size and be placed on the label in a manner that they will be read and understood by ordinary persons under customary conditions of purchase and use.(2) Feeding or use directions for those feeds in which more than 50% of the protein content is derived from non-protein nitrogen sources should include recommendations providing adequate supplies of drinking water, sources of energy, forages being fed, minerals, adaptation, "warm-up" periods and stress conditions when necessary.(3)(a) Non-protein nitrogen as defined in the Official Publication, when so indicated, are acceptable ingredient in commercial feeds distributed to non-ruminant animals as a source of nutrients other than equivalent crude protein.(b) The maximum equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen sources when used in non-ruminant rations may not exceed 1.25% of the total daily ration.(4) On labels for medicated feeds that bear adequate feeding directions or warning statements, the presence of added non-protein nitrogen may not require a duplication of the feeding directions or the precautionary statements if those statements include sufficient information to ensure the safe and effective use of the product due to the presence of non-protein nitrogen.Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/24/2024