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Occupation: Independent Consultant Feed Technology | Premix | Additives
Location: Bretagne, Francia
Participation in Forum on June 23, 2026
Dear @Oscar Pinto , thank you for your interest in the subject, your comments, and your nice words. You make me realize that this article was published a year ago. Time flies, doesn't it? Have you had the chance to see my other articles published since then? Your comments will always be welcome, especially if they are kind! ??
Article published the June 16, 2026
AI-generated image for illustrative purposes What years in feed manufacturing taught me about safetyWhen I started my career as a feed mill manager, safety was already part of the conversation. Procedures existed, inspections were carried out, and most companies genuinely wanted to avoid accidents.Yet, looking back, the industry was very different from what it is today.In many pl ...
Article published the April 8, 2026
A long-standing issueShrink 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, bu ...
Article published the February 25, 2026
AI-generated image for illustrative purposes, based on photos of the author SummaryArtificial intelligence is gaining attention in animal feed manufacturing, but its adoption in plants remains gradual rather than disruptive. Based on industry conferences, field experience and sector reports, this article argues that AI should be seen as a practical support tool, not a replacement for h ...
Article published the December 16, 2025
When a Laboratory Result Changes EverythingThe laboratory report arrives late in the morning. The batch complies with all nutritional specifications… except one. A trace of a coccidiostat is detected in a premix intended for a non-target species. The level is very low, only a few milligrams per tonne. And yet, doubt immediately arises: where did it come from? The previous product? Residual ...
Article published the October 9, 2025
In the world of animal feed manufacturing, some parameters shout: protein levels, energy values, additive profiles. Others whisper, quietly shaping performance from behind the scenes. Particle size is one of those silent drivers. And yet, for monogastric species like pigs and poultry, it can be the difference between optimal feed conversion and costly inefficiencies.I’ve s ...
Article published the July 29, 2025
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 ...
Video published on August 26, 2022
Marc Perel, Global Solution Application Manager at Adisseo, speaks about the use of additives in the feed mill, their value, good practices, among other topics.
Participation in Forum on June 23, 2022
Hello!This is a very interesting topic for feed manufacturers, specially for poultry of course but even for some high energy ruminant diets.Indeed, transferring part of the fat addition from the mixer to post-pelleting application logically improves the physical quality of the pellets (PDI, hardness).The other side of the coin will be a reduction of the flow rate of the line and/or an increase in ...
Marc Perel likes the news release:
We are pleased to invite you to the Webinar by Adisseo and KSE, a remote event during which both companies will share their expertise about best practices on the efficient dosing of micro-Ingredients in feed & premix plant. The webinar will be presented in English and the duration is about 1 hour for each session.
Hosted by:
Lukas Bruijnel
Senior Consultant & Process Specialist @ KS ...