Feed Manufacturing Technology

For currently planned public courses see our Events page. This training can also be provided to companies on-site.

Program details may be subject to change - often customised to site priorities.

Overview of Feed Processing

Role of Ingredients in Feed Milling

Types of Ingredients
Binding Characteristics

Cooking and Preconditioning

The “Cooking” Process (Time, Temperature and Pressure)
Starch Gelatinization and Protein Denaturation
Alternative Preconditioning Equipment Designs

Batch Mixing and Size Reduction

Defining the Mixing Process
Particle Segregation
Grinding Equipment

Introduction to Pellet Milling Technology

History
Applications
General Background
Process Description
Mill Types

Extrusion Processing Technology

Extrusion vs pellet milling – applications
Extruder configurations
Screw and die characteristics, extruder operating curve

Die and Roller Design

Die geometry
Design Criteria
Impact of Wear

Product Quality

Quality Factors
Measurement of Quality
Hardness and PDI

Process Interactions

Defining the Process Parameters
STE and SME
Links to PDI

Drying Technology

Principles of drying
Factors in dryer performance

Pellet Cooling Technology

Factors Affecting Mill Capacity
Supplier Data
Predictive Model

Control of Salmonella

Facts about Salmonella
Role of Ingredients
Role of the Process

Technology Developments

Mill Performance Improvements
New Technology