Animal feed is potentially a major source of harmful pathogens for livestock which can negatively impact performance, health and productivity on farm level. Species such as Salmonella are also a leading cause of foodborne illness in humans and can be passed through the feed-food chain thus the importance of ensuring safe feed for safe food. High risk raw materials such as protein meals and processed oils seeds, recontamination during transport and storage and mill cleanliness are all contributing factors resulting in contaminated feed.
Through many years of experience Bitek has developed a comprehensive Feed Safety Program to ensure the production of Safe Feed, the program covers Treatment of high risk raw materials, Identification and continuous monitoring of high risk areas within the feed manufacturing process, Mill disinfection including dusting and flushing, Treatment of finished feed and Biosecurity.