(AFIA) has defined feed quality-control programs as: “All actions directed towards ensuring the product meets the specifications established by the manufacturer”. Machinery (formulation equipment, feed delivery systems, feed storage equipment, feed milling equipment, etc.) įeed quality-control programs must blend these “tools” to deliver feeds that consistently contain the formulated nutrients in an availableįorm and contain minimal levels of toxic substances.Materials (feed ingredients, fuels, power, etc.).The following “tools” are necessary for feed manufacturers to satisfy their mission: Mission of feed formulation and manufacturing might be: “To provide customers with efficiently manufactured feeds that are correctly delivered to their facilities and consistently contain the available nutrients required by animals for body maintenance, growth or reproduction”. What are we trying to accomplish when feeds are formulated and manufactured? Although there can be numerous mission statements, an overall Although making a profit is certainly necessary for company survival, profit as a sole objective is short sighted. How many feed manufacturers know and regularly examine the organization’s mission? The immediate response of some manufacturers might be: “Our mission is to make a profit”. Manufacturers who regularly examine their company’s mission tend to have a sense of who they are and where they are going. Jones, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas and published in Avitech's Technical Bulletin - Feed manufacturers are often forced by circumstances to focus on short-term concerns such as: How many tonnes were produced this week, how many customers do I have, or how much down time did I have this week? While important, short-term problems can cause manufacturers to focus on solving problems rather than pursuing the company’s mission. Quality Control In Feed Manufacturing - By Frank T.
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