Member Dr. Gajanan
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Major animal disease
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Floating feeding protocol.
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I agree with “in Egypt we say can’t cure the infected fish; we increase the immune system of other fish and decrease infection.“
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How to control pellet hardness in Broiler Pellet feed ?
Sakthivel V P
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How to control shrinkage at the Feed Mill ?
Sakthivel V P
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What is the storage loss % at Silos for Maize ?
Sakthivel
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Precautionary Measures for Extending Die Life
1. Raw Material Preparation
Ø Ensure proper grinding – uniform particle size (not too coarse or too fine). Oversized particles cause high friction and wear.
Ø Maintain correct moisture content before pelleting (ideal 14–15% depending on material). Too dry → high friction & wear.
2. Conditioning
Ø Use adequate steam conditioning – properly cooked mash reduces die stress.
Ø Correct steam pressure and temperature improve pellet quality and reduce die wear.
3. Operation of Pellet Mill
Ø Use gradual start up and shutdown with mash, not abruptly.
Ø Maintain proper roll–die gap (too tight → high wear; too loose → slippage).
Sakthivel V P
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Raw material supplier management is one of the most critical aspects of running a feed mill efficiently because feed accounts for 65–70% of livestock production cost, and raw materials (like maize, soybean meal, rice bran, DDGS, oil cakes, vitamins, and minerals) make up more than 80–85% of feed cost. Managing suppliers properly ensures quality, consistency, and competitive pricing.
Here’s a structured approach for Raw Material Supplier Management in a Feed Mill:
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1. Supplier Identification & Selection
Ø Market Mapping: Identify all potential suppliers (local, regional, international).
Ø Prequalification:
o Supplier’s reputation, experience, and customer base.
o Financial stability.
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2. Quality Assurance
Ø Raw Material Specifications:
o Nutritional standards (protein, energy, fiber, oil, moisture).
o Safety parameters (mycotoxins, aflatoxins, pesticide residues, heavy metals).
o Physical parameters (grain size, color, odor, cleanliness).
Ø Testing:
o On-site QC lab for proximate analysis (moisture, CP, fat, fiber, ash).
o Mycotoxin and adulteration checks.
o Third-party lab verification periodically.
Ø Supplier Audit:
o Traceability systems.
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3. Supplier Relationship & Development
Ø Approved Supplier List: Maintain a list of reliable vendors who consistently meet standards.
Ø Communication: Share monthly requirements, feedback on quality deviations.
Ø Training & Support: Help suppliers adopt better storage and post-harvest handling practices.
Ø Strategic Partnerships: Long-term agreements for critical ingredients (like soybean meal, maize).
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4. Price & Contract Management
Ø Negotiation:
o Benchmark prices with market trends (commodity exchanges, government MSPs).
o Lock prices with forward contracts for 3–6 months (for major ingredients).
Ø Diversification:
o Avoid dependency on a single supplier.
o Have at least 2–3 approved vendors per raw material.
Ø Payment Terms:
o Balance between cash discounts vs. credit period.
o Build trust with timely payments.
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5. Logistics & Supply Chain
Ø Inventory Planning:
o Safety stock for 15–30 days depending on material criticality.
o FIFO (First In – First Out) system to prevent spoilage.
Ø Delivery Performance:
o Track supplier lead times and reliability.
o Penalize late delivery if it disrupts production.
Ø Storage Practices:
o Proper warehousing, aeration, fumigation, palletization.
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6. Performance Monitoring
Ø KPIs for Suppliers:
o On-time delivery (%).
o Quality compliance rate (% batches passed QC).
o Price competitiveness.
o Responsiveness to complaints.
Ø Supplier Scorecard:
o Quarterly evaluation.
o Promote top suppliers, downgrade/remove poor performers.
Sakthivel V P
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Vitamin K is a vital nutrient in poultry rearing, primarily supporting proper blood clotting and overall health in chickens, ducks, and other farm birds. Supplementation of vitamin K, especially as the synthetic form menadione (vitamin K3), is common in commercial feed to prevent deficiency-related disorders and enhance production quality.
Adequate vitamin K intake improves egg quality by enhancing shell thickness, weight, and yolk color.
Supplementation boosts feed intake, egg mass, and production performance in geese and hens.
Vitamin K supports the formation of vitamin K-dependent proteins, crucial for bone metabolism and overall health.
Deficiency causes bleeding disorders, weak eggshells, and poor growth, while optimal supplementation enhances flock productivity.
Recommended dietary levels for poultry range from 0.5–10 mg/kg feed, with higher amounts needed during stress or egg-laying.
👉Note- Over-supplementation may irritate the gastrointestinal tract.
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Reasons for decline in egg production are as follows.
* Inadequate feeding both in quantity and quality.
* Water shortage and poor water quality.
*Inadequate ventilation.
*Poor litter management.
*Non adherence to strong biosecurity measures.
*Harsh weather conditions such as heat and cold stress.
*Disease conditions.
*Theft or stealing by farm staff.
*Poor farm record keeping.
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Thanks for the information,MD Ahidul but everyone should note that , Under feeding of pheasant and guinea fowl as posted by MD Ahidul,”Feeding grower feed should be between 8-16weeks and not 816weeks as mistakenly typed by him.
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Stressroak herbal supplement.
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Good
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Good note
Sakthivel V P
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thanks very much
