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Nelson Ruiz (Nelson Ruiz Nutrition, LLC) discusses the correlation between poultry amino acid digestibility, KOH protein solubility, and trypsin inhibitor activity in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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From VICTAM 2026, Josef Barbi, president of E.S.E. & INTEC, shares key insights from advances in palm oil processing and edible margarine production to emerging technologies in oil extraction, the industry is undergoing significant transformation. ...
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Josef Barbi, president of E.S.E. & INTEC, speaks about his conference from Victam 2026 in Utrecht, a look at the major trends shaping the feed industry. Discover how artificial intelligence, advanced automation, and new production technologies are changing feed mill operations, reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and transforming the way feed is produced worldwide. ...
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Among the many quality criteria in animal feed production, pellet durability is often cited as one of the most critical. And rightly so: fragile pellets tend to generate too much dust and fines, which can impact feed intake, zootechnical performance, and even trigger complaints from farmers. It’s no surprise, then, to see a growing number of posts, articles, and expert opinions stressing the importance of durability and how to improve it. But behind this apparent consensus...
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Growth of the modern broiler is very adaptable to a vast range of diet nutrient densities, and so formulation matrices are greatly impacted by prevailing economic situations. The broiler still eats quite precisely to its energy needs and alters its feed intake in response to variable diet energy level. For example, 25-35d broilers can be fed diets a low as 2850 kcal/kg or as high as 3500 kcal/kg as seen in some locations, and growth rate is little impacted if the bird can adjust its feed...
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AI-generated image for illustrative purposes What years in feed manufacturing taught me about safety When I started my career as a feed mill manager, safety was already part of the conversation. Procedures existed,...
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The Future of the Vegetable Oil Industry: Innovation, Efficiency and New Technologies
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1. Introduction Corn plays an important role in broiler diets due to its high energy contribution, which makes it an essential ingredient for optimal development and productive performance of broilers [1]. On average, corn provides around 3378 kcal/kg ME [2], which represents around 65% of the energy content of a typical broiler diet [3]. Most of the energy value of corn comes from its high amount of digestible starch. Additionally, corn is rich in essential amino acids such as...
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Aldo Martínez, Account Manager at Northwind (Kansas), analyzes the application of artificial intelligence in the formulation and optimization of processes within the animal feed industry—topics he will be presenting at FIGAP 2026, taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico, from October 21–23. ...
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A long-standing issue Shrink was one of the first topics I had to deal with when I started working in feed mills more than 30 years ago. Even then, it was already present - sometimes sensitive, often discussed… but rarely structured. With hindsight, little has changed in substance. Shrink remains a central topic in feed mill management. It concerns production, of course, but also finance, quality, maintenance and, more broadly, the...
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Join Patricia Jazo, Director of FIGAP, as she invites the industry to FIGAP 2026, happening October 21–23 at Expo Guadalajara. A global meeting point for equipment, machinery, and now expanded nutrition—bringing the entire production chain together in one place. ...
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Benefits of rendered products on sustainability
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Many of my colleagues and conversations in the animal feed industry focus on additives, ingredients, benefits, and formulation. Other cross-cutting issues have also emerged strongly, such as sustainability. However, feed manufacturing is often overlooked, despite being an almost ubiquitous process of great technical and economic importance.
In this regard, commercial prospecting often fails to yield the desired or expected results, not because it lacks effectiveness or a compelling...
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DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM Soybean meal is the most commonly used oilseed meal in United States poultry diets. Soybeans are primarily grown for their oil content and a by-product of the oil extraction process is defatted soybean meal. Soybean meal is often referred to as the “Gold Standard” of protein ingredients used for poultry because it contains a high amount of protein, e.g., 44 to 49 % CP, and an amino acid profile that is complementary to that of corn and other cereal...
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Extrusion Technologies for Aquafeed and Pet Food at FIGAP 2026
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Effective poultry nutrition depends heavily on the quality of protein sources, with soybean meal (SBM) serving as the industry benchmark. This technical analysis, based on research and protocols established by Mahmoud Abdallah and the technical team at Advance Support , highlights the critical balance required during the thermal processing of soybeans to neutralize anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) without compromising...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of feed manufacturing, the shift from reactive repairs to proactive management is becoming a necessity for operational survival. In this featured article, Dr. Dejan Miladinovic, Head of the Research Centre for Feed Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, explores how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming traditional feed mill operations. Published in Feed &...
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The Future of the Vegetable Oil Industry: Innovation, Efficiency and New Technologies
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Giuseppe Bigliani, International Account Executive at AGI, invites the technical community to attend FIGAP in Guadalajara, where he will present a preview of the Production School’s curriculum. In his keynote lecture, he will offer a comparative analysis of storing non-flowing ingredients in silos versus flat warehouses, evaluating technical specifications, advantages, limitations, and the operational risks associated with each system. This practical approach aims to optimize handling,...
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AI-generated image for illustrative purposes, based on photos of the author Summary Artificial intelligence is gaining attention in animal feed manufacturing, but its adoption in plants remains gradual rather than...
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John Boney (Penn State University) comments on nutrient segregation, feed quality, pellet degradation, and on-farm feed sampling methods, in this Engormix interview....
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Feed expanding has become an important thermo mechanical process in modern poultry feed manufacturing. It is used to “cook” feed, improve hygiene by reducing pathogenic bacteria, and enhance pellet quality and bird performance, while limiting nutrient damage through high temperature, short time (HTST) treatment (Aliiev & Linko, 2022; Fancher et al., 1996; Zentek & Boroojeni, 2020). Theory and Principle of Feed Expanding Extruders and expanders are classified as HTST equipment:...
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The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) offers attendees access to the latest in protein and feed technology through exhibits and educational programming. TECHTalks are free, 20-minute technical presentations, offered each day at IPPE. For the 2026 IPPE, 90 presentations will be given in the TECHTalks theaters in the A-Hall at Booth A244, in the B-Hall at Booth B45011 and the C-Hall at Booth C14128.
The TECHTalks presentations will address many topics, including...
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