Feed Science Research and Extension

Quality Assurance Guidelines and Resources

Introduction to Quality Feed Manufacturing

• Instructions and Introduction
• General Feed Mill Evaluation Form

Ingredient Receiving and Sampling

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visual reminders
  • Feed Manufacturing Flow Diagram
  • Ingredient Receiving Checklist
  • Example analytical schedule
  • Sampling from bags and barrels
  • Bulk sampling
  • Riffle dividing
  • Moisture analysis at receiving
  • NIRS analysis
  • Example aflatoxin analysis
  • Example DON analysis
  • Example Fumonisin

Particle Size Reduction

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visual reminder

• Particle size analysis (13-sieve)
• Particle size analysis (3-sieve)

Batching and Mixing

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visual reminders

• Mixer uniformity analysis
• Scale verification form
• Micro bin log form
• Hand-add scale check
• Medication log form

Pelleting

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visuals
• Pellet durability analysis (tumble box; standard and modified)
• Pellet durability
• Pelleting data form

Finished Feed

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visual reminders
• Example Finished Feed Sample Storage
• Finished Feed Truck Log Form
• Truck sequencing

Feed Mill Biosecurity

• Guideline
• Key Concepts
• Evaluation form
• Visuals
  • Visitor Responsibility Sign
  • Ingredient Driver Responsibility Sign
  • Finished Feed Driver Responsibility Sign
  • No Walk Sign
  • Shoe Coverings Sign
  • Receiving Pit Check Sign
  • Visitor Log Form
• Feed Mill Biosecurity Seminar
  • September 1st Webinar Link
  • Seminar Slides
  • Compiled Q&A Session