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Feed Mill Management

Tips for handling fats during winter months

The advantages of liquid feed are apparent -- improved pellet quality, reduced dust and waste and the higher concentrations of energy and nutrients in the diet. However, often times these advantages are outweighed by the poor handling of liquid feed, especially animal fats, during winter months.

December 4, 2013

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China updates feed labeling law

In an effort to bring internal feed manufacturing practices closer to international standards, China has just revised Feed Labeling norm (GB 10648-2013), effective July 1, 2014. The Feed Labeling norm and The Hygienic Standard for Feed norm are two national mandatory standards that regulate the feed industry.

November 15, 2013

Feed Mill Management

Peco Foods expands its Newark, Ark., feed mill, poised for growth

Anticipating major growth in the coming years, Tuscaloosa-based poultry producer, Peco Foods, invests $14 million in the expansion of its Newark, AR, feed mill. The facility upgrades during this renovation include a new pellet line, improved grain receiving and an additional 2 million bushels of storage.

November 14, 2013

Feed Mill Management

Five benefits of weight loss micro ingredient systems

Micro ingredient systems are split into two categories based on functionality: weight loss and weight gain systems. Traditional weight gain systems continue to be popular due to their price point; however, feed mills focused on traceability, accuracy and batching speed invest in weight loss units. This article explores the benefits of using weight loss systems in feed production.

November 14, 2013

Feed Additives

Safety, regulations top concerns in EU specialty ingredient industry

Imagine the difficulties of navigating the ins and outs of new regulations across 28 countries and 28 different governments – not to mention the requirements of the global feed industry – without the help of a leadership organization. Luckily, European additive suppliers have a well-connected and well-respected industry advocate, the EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures (FEFANA), acting as a liaison between its membership and regulatory bodies.

October 29, 2013

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

FSMA takes center stage at feed, pet food conference

Brian Waldman, partner with Washington, D.C.-based law firm and lobbying group, Arent Fox, provided his recommendations for how the feed and pet food industries can influence the final rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act at the National Grain & Feed Association/Pet Food Institute's joint conference.

October 21, 2013

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Creating a safety state of mind in your feed mill

Feed mills with top safety records — in terms of both employee safety and feed quality — say it starts with a clear commitment from management. In other words, you have to walk the walk and talk the talk. In this article representatives from Southern States Cooperative, Hi-Pro Feeds and Wenger Feeds offer their advice for gaining employee buy-in.

October 14, 2013

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SPACE offers insight into French agriculture

The 2013 edition of SPACE, a livestock show held annually in Rennes, France, marked the first international trade show I have attended since I began covering the feed industry four years ago. Prior to SPACE, I was lucky enough to have spent a few days touring the Brittany region and learning about the nuances of French agriculture and animal feed production.

October 8, 2013

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How to create a successful piglet feed

A successful piglet feed product is based on a good formula, but such formula does not have to be secretive or a singular recipe. In fact, each formula should be adapted to local conditions corresponding to market preferences and production processes. This article details factors influencing the quest to find the perfect piglet feed.

September 3, 2013

Feed Additives

How to manage feed mill safety when mixing nano-sized powders

Much of the work in the feed industry focuses around the mixture of ingredients - many of which are powders. Each powder has different physical properties, such as particle size, that pose unique challenges. A compromise needs to be found between plant productivity, cost, the homogeneity of the mix with feed, environmental and worker safety.

July 22, 2013

Feed Additives

Two common mistakes in animal feed additives research

Feed additives are a multi-billion international business, part of the greater animal nutrition industry. Each year, millions are spent of research, yet very few data are being published in credible scientific journals.

July 15, 2013

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

What feed mills need to know about updates to the Veterinary Feed Directive

In recent years the tides of regulation have shaped the internal workings of the feed industry—and further change sits just over the horizon. The buzz this summer revolves around the progress being made in the finalization of the Food and Drug Administration’s amended Veterinary Feed Directive proposal.

July 11, 2013