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Poultry Meal
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| DESCRIPTION:
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The meal is prepared from the dry or wet rendered clean parts of the
carcass of slaughtered poultry, such as heads, feet, intestines and
frames exclusive of feathers. |
| PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES: |
Colour
- Light brown to brown
Texture - 95% should pass through a 2mm screen
Odour - Similar to meat meal
Bulk Density - 60-67 Kg/hl |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL
REQUIREMENTS: |
Every
effort must be made by suppliers to ensure that feather meal is free
from harmful bacteria when delivered. The A.R.A. Code of Practice
for Hygienic Production of Rendered Products should be adopted by
all suppliers. The product should be free of Salmonella. |
| CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES: |
| Crude
Protein |
60% minimum |
| Crude
Fat |
16% maximum |
| Ash
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17% maximum
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| Crude
Fibre |
3% maximum
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| Moisture |
4% minimum
10% minimum |
| Pepsin
Digestibility |
80% minimum
Lower results may indicate excessive contamination with feathers
or overcooking. |
| Antioxidant
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As per
contract specifications |
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| NIL
ACCEPTANCE: |
Toxic
matter or chemicals prohibited by State laws against inclusion in
stockfeeds, or any substance harmful to animal health. The product
must be free of rodent and insect infestation. |