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Introduction into Feed Milling Core Processes

Next course dates:
20.01. – 24.01.2025 (DE)
08.09. – 12.09.2025 (EN)

Aim of course

Passing-on basic knowledge for the industrial manufacture of animal feeds, with emphasis on the core processes like size reduction, mixing, and compacting. Understanding the various process sections and the working principles of the corresponding equipment.

Topics

  • Feed Milling Industry:
    trends and developments, production worldwide, raw materials
  • Diagram technology:
    structure of a compound feed plant, basic flow sheets, batch mixing plant
  • Core processes:
    basics in sections like Size reduction, Mixing, Liquid addition, Conditioning, Hygienising, Pelleting and Cooling
  • In all sections:
    practical introduction into the working principle of machines and elements
  • Visit of a feed mill
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Language
English

Participants
8 – 12 persons

Audience
Newcomers and Career Changers

Duration
1 week

Costs
CHF 2’240

Venue
Training Center
Uzwil, Switzerland

Booking and cancellation conditions

Hotel / Accomodation

On request, we are pleased to book a *** or *** hotel.
(please fill in the corresponding field on the application form)

Course Fee

CHF 2’240

Included are course documentation, lunches, coffee, water, tea and one social evening with dinner. Not included are hotel accommodation, travelling costs, transportation from airport to hotel etc.

Application deadline / Terms of payment

Enrolment has to be made latest mid November of the previous year and becomes definitive on receiving of the payment.

Payment is due at the latest 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the course.

Cancellation fees (in % of course fee)
within 4-6 weeks prior to the beginning: 10 %
within 2-4 weeks prior to the beginning: 25 %
within 2 weeks prior to the beginning: 50 %