Cutting-edge "Thermo Protection Technology" which protects phytase from the adverse effects of high temperatures during feed conditioning and pelleting represents an exciting step forward for the feed industry, scientists from Danisco Animal Nutrition told delegates to the 2007 International Poultry Scientific Forum in Atlanta, Georgia.

Like all industries, feed manufacturing technology continues to evolve as we continually see some significant advances. In this fifth article in the Feed Tech series on feed processing, feed technology specialist, Jared Froetschner, addresses the most exciting and challenging subjects of feed hygiene/sterilization and the issue of formulating for pelleting quality.

To ensure the viability of Levucell® SC through the pelleting process Lallemand has developed a patented system of micro-encapsulation.

New research by Wageningen University and TNO looked at the effect of different extrusion conditions and product parameters on the nutritional quality as determined by a number of in vitro measurements (e.g. reactive lysine, and starch gelatinization degree) as well as physical quality of the kibble (durability and hardness) of a canine diet.