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Quality Control in Feed Manufacturing
Feed manufacturers are often forced by circumstances to focus on short-term concerns such as: How many tonnes were produced this week, how many customers do I have, or how much down time did I have this week? W...
Author: Frank T. Jones (Courtesy of Avitech Animal Health Pvt. Ltd.)
Publication date: 07/13/2007    Rating:    Views: 1822

Manufacturing a Quality Premix
A premix is a mixture of vitamins, trace minerals, medicaments, feed supplements and diluents. It is a value added solution for feeds with sustainable safety and quality.The premix industry is charged with the ...
Author: Avitech Animal Health Pvt. Ltd.
Publication date: 06/28/2007    Rating:    Views: 2964

Judging pellet stability as part of pellet quality
Feed is too expensive to waste, so pellet quality has an economic value. There are a number of excellent methods to objectively measure and record the quality of pellets during the manufacturing process. This i...
Author: Rainer Löwe (Courtesy of AFMA Matrix)
Publication date: 06/19/2007    Rating:    Views: 1916

Improved animal performance through feed processing technology (Part 1)
It is well recognized that feed represents the most significant cost of animal production. Even with sheep, which typically consume more forage (as a percentage of their diet) than do other domestic species, fe...
Author: Dr Hinner Köster (Courtesy of AFMA Matrix)
Publication date: 06/08/2007    Rating:    Views: 1408

Adding flexibility to the extrusion process
The desire for flexibility in the production line has existed since the earliest days of feed processing. In this article, we will discuss the methods available today for increasing extrusion system flexibility...
Author: Doug Baldwin (Courtesy of AFMA Matrix)
Publication date: 05/31/2007    Rating:    Views: 1260

Why steam conditioning?
Pellets cost money, and good pellets cost more money.Operators are constantly challenged for maximizing production while improving product quality. Feed formulation, particle size, die selection, cooling, etc. ...
Author: Giuseppe R. Bigliani - Feed Technology Solutions
Publication date: 04/03/2007    Rating:    Views: 1961

New technologies for superior fish feed characteristics?
Technological advances, which focus on both cost savings in the form of reduced down time as well as optimal flexibility in terms of capacity and quality, have been in demand by the industry.The physical qualit...
Author: Andritz Sprout A/S
Publication date: 11/07/2006    Rating:    Views: 2450

Improved Performance of Pellet Mills Utilizing DDC Preconditioners
Introduction The advantages of feeding a pelleted feed over mash have been documented in the industry for many years. The advantages include the following: Increased bulk density Less bridging/h...
Author: Galen Rokey - Rob Strathman - Brian Plattner - WENGER MFG. INC.
Publication date: 09/12/2006    Rating:    Views: 2348

Pelleted Livestock Feed Production - Process description
INTRODUCTION Wenger's involvement in the Livestock Feed and Pelleting industry dates back to 1935 when Wenger developed and manufactured mixers, pelleting machinery, and other basic feed milling equip...
Author: Galen Rokey - Rob Strathman - Brian Plattner - WENGER MFG. INC.
Publication date: 09/11/2006    Rating:    Views: 4815

Pet food production. Process description
Pet Food ProductionCommercial extrusion processing of food products has been practiced for over 60 years. The screw extruder was first used as a continuous cooking device in the late 1930’s. The first commercia...
Author: Galen J. Rokey - WENGER MFG. INC.
Publication date: 09/08/2006    Rating:    Views: 3393