Discover The

Liquid Advantage Mill Application

Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc.(QLF) has been a pioneer and leader in the liquid feed supplement arena for over 40 years, offering their customers consistent,

scientifically-formulated feeds for a wide range of animals, diets and environments.

P.O. Box 240Dodgeville, WI 53533(800) 236-2345www.qlf.com B3019

Preventing Microbial GrowthMold is a major concern in a feed mill because mold starts to grow immediately after grinding. Once the seed coat is broken, the starch becomes food for mold. Very quickly, mold colonies grow and multiply, reaching levels high enough that animal performance and health may be impacted. Controlling mold and yeast is vitally important if we hope to maximize the performance of livestock and poultry.

Scientists at Kemin Industries used knowledge of organic acid efficacy to develop blended acid products. Kemin discovered a combination of the right acids, in the right proportions and applied to the right mold produced the best results. Kemin developed a full line of blended acids, each designed to work in various feed formulations. Myco Curb and Ultra Curb are broad-spectrum mold inhibitors for addition to feeds and grains. Both can be custom added to QLF mill products. For best reulsts they should be included at rates consistent with Kemin guidelines and directions.

Adding mold inhibitors to your feed products is beneficial for your customers. They should be an added feature, not a replacement for Good Manufacturing Practices as a part of an overall Quality Control Program.

Steps to Prevent Mold Growth• Make microbial stability part of your ingredient and feed quality program• Maintain strict mill housekeeping program• Monitor grain quality constantly. Maintain proper storage conditions.• Rotate ingredients and finished feeds to maintain freshness and within shelf life guidelines• Use a quality, broad spectrum mold inhibitor.

The preservative level of QLF coating products is designed to extend the storage life of the liquid under normal storage conditions. QLF offers an additional preservative program to aid in preservation of finished feeds. Contact your local QLF representative for information on the QLF preservation program and recommended inclusion rates. To protect finished feeds, recommended inclusion levels of preservatives are dependent upon expected shelf life, grain quality, and environmental conditions. Exact preservative inclusion is predicated on specific customer circumstances. Consistent grain quality monitoring is recommended for optimum finished feed performance. QLF does not warrant that inclusion of preservatives in mill liquids added to finished feeds will maintain mold and/or yeast free under adverse conditions. Without following Good Manufacturing Procedures, finished feeds may lose condition regardless of preservative level.

Quality Liquid Feeds, Inc. (QLF) is the leading liquid feed manufacturer using domestic, high quality cane molasses that is consistent in quality and reliable in source. Its consistency combined with QLF’s commitment to quality ingredients and Good Manufacturing Practices assures you a quality and consistent product.

Consistency - Consistent Products that Work Load after Load!QLF Mill products contain key features that contribute to making your feed products consistent, uniform, and appealing to your customers and their livestock.

• Consistent, High Quality Ingredients.

• Standardized pH Levels.

• Flexible Product Line.

• Enhances Appearance, Aroma & Palatability.

• Additive Enhancements.

• Technical, Sales and Marketing Support.

Selecting the Right QLF Mill ProductSelecting the right mill product is dependent on a variety of parameters; most important are temperature, humidity and feed moisture.

Winter:During the winter months, texturized feeds tend to brick or cake. A coating with lower total dry matter content, higher fat content, or both can alleviate these problems. Bricking or caking is caused by sugar crystals forming between feed ingredients. Lowering dry matter content of the coating product will reduce the amount of sugar offered. Increasing fat content alleviates bricking by better “lubricating” feedstuffs, so the feed does not pack like a brick under pressure.

Summer:Higher summer temperatures may cause drying out concerns. The solution is do the opposite of winter suggestions; increase dry matter and decrease the fat content of the coating product. Increasing the coating’s dry matter adds sugar content or molasses level assuring a texturized feed will retain moistness longer. Decreasing the fat content frees more room for the increased molasses usage.

Liquid Storage and Handling ConsiderationsTank TypeStorage tanks may contribute to debris or tank contaminants. Little contamination should occur from a poly tank, but concrete tank could begin to crumble and steel tank can rust and flake. Tank design (cone or flat bottom) gives an indication of complete drainage.

Date Tank(s) Last CleanedEach storage tank should be emptied annually to evaluate tank condition and tank cleanliness. After evaluation, tank should be cleaned if needed. Also, tank should be completely emptied before new product is placed in tank.

Number & Size of Storage TanksThe number and size of storage tanks determines quantity purchased per delivery as well as product turn over. Extra storage also facilitates the ability to alleviate emptying tanks and maintain product freshness.

Pump Size and Location Pump distance from the storage tank and from the mixer is important for consistent flow and volume/unit time. A new pump might perform well at first if it is located some distance from the supply, but over time performance will diminish. It is important to use gear (positive displacement) pumps only, placed as close to the tank as possible. Centrifugal pumps will not handle viscous materials.

SuprCoat™ Formulated for manufacturers of high quality texturized feed with mill capability to handle and mix high cane molasses inclusion liquids throughout their storage, mixing and bagging equipment. Designed for premium coating and optimized feed appearance and animal appeal.

Mill Coat™ Designed for mill operators needing product flexibility to manufacture texturized feeds and a mill product that mixes easily in mill equipment not devoted exclusively to texturized feed processing. Mill Coat will deliver coating, appearance and aroma to texturized feeds but may require slightly higher inclusion than SuprCoat.

Binder Liquid pellet binders are composed of natural ingredients and offer a low-cost alternative to dry pellet binders. Liquid pellet binders contain ingredients that provide sugars to aid binding and lubrication during the pelleting process. A few advantages of liquid pellet binders over dry binders are as follows: accurate, precise application systems; convenient application by flipping a switch; consistent mixing and dispersion; and palatable ingredients in liquid binders aid consistency and taste of pellets.

QLF Mill ProductsFinished feed appearance and quality are influenced by several items such as quality and composition of dry ingredients, type of coating product used, equipment, weather and desired shelf life. Cane molasses is the highest volume ingredient in QLF mill product formulas.

Choosing the Correct SuprCoatCoating Product selection needs to account for variations in temperature humidity feed

19

110

Coating Product selection needs to account for variations in temperature, humidity, feedingredient moisture, inclusion rate and desired end product appearance.

To maintain optimum Texturized Feed appearance, as temperature and humidity increase, select a higher dry matter and lower fat SuprCoat and vary inclusion rate to achieve desired results.

15

17

90

13

15

70

9

11

50

7

50

530Temperature Humidity SuprCoat Inclusion Feed Moisture

Ensuring Finished Feed QualityDry ingredient quality and consistency, particularly pellets and processed corn, greatly impacts finished feed appearance. Pellets should be thoroughly cooled, kept cleaned and free of fines before coating. Limited handling during manufacturing will limit development of new fines. Fines from dry ingredient sources, particularly from processed corn, can negatively affect finished feed moistness and uniformity. After processing corn (flaked, cracked, or rolled), the fines must be removed. If left in the feed, the fines will absorb a disproportionate amount of the liquid ingredient. The resulting “molasses” balls detracts from the feeds’ appearance and consistency. Steam-flaked corn requires additional handling to remove excess moisture. If the corn is too moist, the manufactured feed shelf life and stability will decrease.