What you can expect to learn at this newly reimagined 2025 Livestock Feed Milling AgriSchool
Process optimization of machines, lines and the plant as a whole
Realizing the true capacity of machinery and the line
Accomplish more out of an existing feed mill without major investments
Shrinkage control from raw material to finished feed
Uncovering the process steps that contribute most to physical stock loss
Understanding the financial impact of dry matter loss and moisture loss or gain
Maintenance and its impact on your bottom line
Implementing maintenance programs. One that is right for you.
Measuring maintenance efficiency. Avoiding downtime and shutdowns.
Impact of raw material and formulation on the production process
Machinery selection and setup based on raw material or formulation
Achieving 100% finished product quality and eliminating losses
4 DAYS FULL OF ACTION AND ACTIVITIES
Day 1 Highlights
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Raw material receiving process, evaluation, and screening
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Silo and warehouse management
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Grinding type comparison, operations, setup, and troubleshooting
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Principles of particle size reduction. Why and what to be aware of
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Hammer mill and roller mill set up and operation
Day 2 Highlights
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Batch weighing and dosing accuracy. Capacity and batch cycle times.
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Troubleshooting and correcting dosing errors and batching times
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Evaluating mixer designs and troubleshooting mixer-related issues
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Steam distribution system. Troubleshooting steam quality
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Set up and optimization of conditioners for better gelatinization
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Principles of pelleting, setup, operation and control
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Troubleshooting pellet mill issues and selection of dies and rollers
Day 3 Field visit and practical workshops at SUNFEED
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Walk through a commercial feed mill, Sunfeed, and make observations and notes under the guidance of the facilitators and Sunfeed staff.
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Participate in practical workshops to discuss, analyze, and troubleshoot what was observed during the walkthrough
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Process optimization. Identify and quantify the opportunities on further improve the capacity of the feed mill
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Shrinkage control. Identify and quantify ways to reduce raw material stock losses and complete finished feed losses by controlling fines, moisture, and returns
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Maintenance. Review the effectiveness of the existing maintenance program, how it is evaluated and identify gaps and improvements
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Impact of raw material and formulation on the production process. Review how machinery is setup based on selected raw materials, evaluate the impact of formulas on production, capacity, and throughput, and the quality of the finished product
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Day 4 Highlights
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Cooling objectives and principles and cooler design and control
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Crumbler setup and sieving selection and setup
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Post-pelleting coating systems (PPLAs), how to select and operate
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Understanding shrinkage and its financial and quality impacts. How to manage this.
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Operational optimization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
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Feed mill design and construction. Conceptualization, choosing equipment and suppliers
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Feed mill digitalization and selection of digital and automation systems
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Feed mill operations and management. Forecasting, planning, budgeting, and KPIs
February 11 - 14, 2025
USD $1,980 *
Bangkok, Thailand
Program Dates:
Course Fee:
Location:
Early Bird and Group Rates are available up until January 10, 2025
*Course Fee includes:
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VAT (7%)
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The 10th edition of the Livestock Feed Milling course material knowledge set
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Set of practical calculators
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Certificate of completion
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Lunch during the training program
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2 refreshment breaks per day during the training program
AgriSchool Facilitators
Professionally made training that is delivered by highly experienced industry practitioners who have designed, equipped, and operated multiple feed mills in many geographic areas!
Design for Feed Milling Professionals
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Plant managers
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Production managers
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Plant engineers; Process, Mechanical, and Electrical
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Livestock Nutritionists
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Business owners who want to understand the workings of feed mills
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Suppliers of feed mill-related products and technology
What you will get
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Gain knowledge, experience, and know-how from successful feed mill professionals
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Practical understanding of feed milling and how to succeed at it
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The 10th edition of the Livestock Feed Milling course material knowledge set
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Set of practical calculators
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Great connections with like-minded industry professionals
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Certificate of completion
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About Us
Progressus knows people are the most important resource for AgriBusiness. We specialize in the development of their skills and competencies. Above all else, we work with individuals to develop their careers, and AgriBusinesses to build their sales and profit! We offer a unique package to Asian AgriCulture and AquaCulture.
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