Our Expertise
These systems and programs have been developed internally for our own businesses and are now available through our Consulting Services from Cargill Animal Nutrition
REVEAL
· Biofuels - Ethanol
· Food Companies
· Regional Feed Manufacturers
MAX® Program
· System that links the biological model to nutrient requirements
· Predicts how animals will respond to nutrients and environment
· Encompasses Dairy, Beef and Swine
· Ideal customized solution for producers
AutoCalc®
· System based on research-developed equations that automatically recalculates energy, amino acids and nutrients (species-specific)
· Based on NIR lab analysis
· Used in Cargill Animal Nutrition biological model formulation systems
Shrink Management
· Computerized program aimed at assessing shrink costs and operations
BILLS
· Best cost formulation system utilizing the AutoCalc technology to determine nutrient requirements
· Functionality in evaluating multiple ingredients for flexibility at the plant
Optimum Value Supplier Database (OVSdb™)
· A system designed to capture and summarize each supplier’s performance
· Data based on nutrient content that can be easily leveraged for procurement
· Laboratory analysis and historical data to make sound decisions and eliminate variability
· Unique approach to categorizing ingredient suppliers for the nutrient being delivered
The Model Mill™ Program (US patent pending)
· Computer -based program developed over 25 years by Cargill Animal Nutrition
· Supports management of a plant through product quality, economic optimization and operational efficiency
· Customized format calculates an expected cost of manufacturing, given the engineering limitations and product mix expectations
· The Model Mill™ program is employed in all Cargill Animal Nutrition plants worldwide
Preventive Maintenance
· Computer-based program developed by Cargill Animal Nutrition for feed manufacturing facilities
· Reduce downtime and repairs by systematically maintaining a feed plant
Training Tools & Certification
· Programs developed and brought to application in our own business
· Continuing education programs for improvement of employees
· Plant manager training, pellet mill and mixer certification
· Continuous updates to current practices and standards
Audits & Resources Manuals
· Complete resources for ongoing agriculture operations
· Audits to self-check financial performance, human resources and productions
· Resources for management of business (i.e. safety, quality, environmental, regulatory)
Drug Trax
· Software program that can interface with batching systems
· Program is designed to keep feed manufacturers in compliance with GMPs and FDA
· Track and alert out-of-tolerance drugs, micros and vitamin premises in feed manufacturing
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