Postgraduate certificate Balanced Feed Manufacturing: Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points

The current world population, estimated at 7.6 billion, is expected to increase to 8.6 billion by 2030, and animal nutrition is one of the disciplines called to help solve the problem of producing sufficient and economical protein to feed this growing demand in an efficient and sustainable manner. With this high-level specialization, the nutritionist will specialize in balanced feed, quality control and critical points for nutrition.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

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This Postgraduate certificate determines the process that must be followed in the manufacture of balanced feed to design, elaborate and evaluate the manufacture of the same for animals, from the design of the formula (diet) to the different points to be evaluated to determine the quality, safety and performance of a finished feed for animals.

During its development, a theoretical-practical and specialized knowledge is approached in order to achieve a product that complies with the specifications in the paper and that has all the quality and innocuousness that allows to reach the desired benefit in the animals that consume it.

A high-value Postgraduate certificate designed for professionals to update and perfect their technical and practical knowledge in this sector. A complete and effective Postgraduate Certificate that will propel them to the highest level of competence.

An ambitious, broad, structured and intertwined proposal, which covers from the fundamental and relevant principles of nutrition, to the manufacture of food. All this with the characteristics of a Postgraduate certificate of high scientific teaching and technological level.

A course that will enable you to work in Animal Nutrition and Feeding with the solvency of a high-level professional"

This Postgraduate certificate in Balanced Feed Manufacturing: Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

The latest technology in online teaching software
Intensely visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents, easy to assimilate and understand
Practical cases presented by practising experts
State-of-the-art interactive video systems
Teaching supported by telepractice
Continuous updating and recycling systems
Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

Become one of the most demanded professionals of the moment: educate yourself with our Course in Balanced Feed Manufacturing: Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points"

TECH's teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. This ensures that they are provided with the targeted training upgrade objective. A multidisciplinary team of professionals prepared and experienced in different environments, who will cover the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will bring the practical knowledge from their own experience to the program: one of the differential qualities of this program.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Postgraduate certificate. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, our students will be able to study with a range of convenient and versatile multimedia tools that will give them the operability they need during the program.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, telepractice will be used: with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos, and Learning from an Expert you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were facing the case you are learning in real time. A concept that will allow students to integrate and memorize what they have learnt in a more realistic and permanent way.

You will be able to download all the content to any electronic device from the Virtual Campus and consult it whenever you need it, even without an Internet connection"

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Syllabus

The contents of this specialization have been developed by the different experts of this Postgraduate certificate, with a clear purpose: to ensure that students acquire each and every one of the skills necessary to become true experts in this field.

A comprehensive and well-structured program that will lead you to the highest standards of quality and success.

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Animal Feed Manufacturing : Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points

1.1. From Formula to Food Processing, Aspects to be Considered

1.1.1. What is a Balanced Food Formula and What Information Should it Contain?
1.1.2. How to Read and Analyze a Balanced Food Formula?
1.1.3. Preparation of Raw Materials and Additives
1.1.4. Equipment Preparation
1.1.5. Basic Analysis of Manufacturing Costs of Balanced Foods

1.2. Storage of Cereals

1.2.1. Reception Process of Raw Materials
1.2.2. Sampling of Raw Materials
1.2.3. Basic Analysis upon Reception
1.2.4. Types of Storage and Characteristics

1.3. Storage of Liquids and Animal By-products

1.3.1. Liquid Products and Handling and Storage Characteristics
1.3.2. Dosage of Liquid Products
1.3.3. Control Regulations and Storage of Animal By-products

1.4. Steps in the Process for Making Balanced Foods

1.4.1. Weighing
1.4.2. Milling
1.4.3. Mixing
1.4.4. Addition of Liquids
1.4.5. Conditioning
1.4.6. Pelletizing
1.4.7. Cooling
1.4.8. Packaging
1.4.9. Other Processes

1.5. Milling and the Nutritional Consequences

1.5.1. Purpose of Milling
1.5.2. Types of Mill
1.5.3. Efficiency of Milling
1.5.4. Importance of Particle Size
1.5.5. Effects of Particle Size on the Zootechnical Performance of Birds and Pigs

1.6. Mixing, Uniformity and the Nutritional Consequences

1.6.1. Types of Mixers and Characteristics
1.6.2. Stages in the Process of Mixing
1.6.3. Importance of the Process of Mixing
1.6.4. Coefficient Variation of Mixing and Methodology
1.6.5. Effects of a Bad Mix on the Animal Performance

1.7. Pelletization, Quality and the Nutritional Consequences

1.7.1. Purpose of Pelletization
1.7.2. Phases in the Process of Pelletizing
1.7.3. Types of Pellets
1.7.4. Factors which Affect and Benefit the Success of the Process
1.7.5. Pellet Quality and Effects on the Zootechnical Performance

1.8. Other Machines and Equipment Used in the Balancing Industry

1.8.1. Sampling Probes
1.8.2. Quarters
1.8.3. Moisture Meters
1.8.4. Sieve
1.8.5. Densimetric tables
1.8.6. Hopper Scale
1.8.7. Mill Batchers
1.8.8. Post-pellets Applications
1.8.9. Monitoring Systems

1.9. Forms and Types of Feed Offered by Balanced Feed Plants

1.9.1. Flour Foods
1.9.2. Peletized Foods
1.9.3. Extruded Food
1.9.4. Wet Food

1.10. Control Quality Control and Critical Points Control

1.10.1. Quality Administration in the Plant
1.10.2. Good Practices in Food Production
1.10.3. Quality Control of Raw Materials
1.10.4. Production Process and Finished Product
1.10.5. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"

Postgraduate Certificate in Manufacture of Balanced Food: Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points

The rise of breeding practices developed in the production of proteins and its close relationship with correct animal nutrition have made of the elaboration and manufacture of balanced food, one of the most important sectors of veterinary medicine in recent times. This situation has been evidenced in the exponential growth of labor demand for professionals specialized in the field. Understanding the direct relationship of the growth of this occupational field with the increase in the need for academic updating in the area, at TECH Global University we have designed a Postgraduate Certificate in Manufacture of Balanced Food, Processes, Quality Control and Critical Points, focused on the professional training. In this postgraduate Postgraduate Certificate, special attention will be paid to the new machines and equipment recently implemented in the feed industry. In addition, it delves into the identification of the different types of mixers used in the manufacture of food; followed by knowledge of the importance of the grinding process and the effects of particle size on the zootechnical performance of pigs and poultry.

Study an online Postgraduate Certificate on the manufacture of balanced feed

The correct control of the various factors that influence the quality of animal feed manufacturing processes highlights this veterinary sector as an area that requires the presence of professionals with a high degree of preparation. In our program you will address the knowledge of the new trends and processes that determine the patterns of future development of the balanced food manufacturing sector. In addition, you will study the identification of the different types of storage used for cereals and raw materials; followed by the new programs and protocols used in the quality control of modern balanced feed manufacturing processes.