Erkin Karatas

    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 ...

    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 ...