In this session, we review Credo and the Online milling School, the variety and styles of petfood, and the production equipment used. General overview of a modern-day petfood plant and use of computer controls for efficiency and profitability. Petfood treats process to review and discussions for foods for pets that are not dogs and cats. Included is a review of developments in reducing the energy needed for petfood production.
Agenda
Introduction to Credo and Online Milling School
Different types of petfoods; from the simplest to the most complex
Dedicated pet food plant layout and multi-feed plants layout. Main difference and considerations
Typical petfood machinery and equipment used in petfood production
Review of plant design and why computer control and or advanced sensors result in higher plant yield.
Extruded treats for pets
Aquaria, reptile and other style petfoods
Making petfoods with lower carbon footprint, green petfoods
In 1981, Jon Ratcliff, an honor graduate from Reeding University, joined national UK feed company J Bibby Agriculture as a Poultry Nutritionist. During his fifteen years with J Bibby, and latterly Associated British Foods, he undertook vaiours...
Feed Mill Owner and Feed Mill Engineering Consultant
A mechanical engineer by training Ryan started with San Miguel Philippines in 1988 and undertook various positions, including head of Maintenance, Plant Engineer and latterly Manufacturing Manager for the company’s feed milling operations based in...