Program details may be subject to change

Day 1

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

 Day 2

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