The feed analysis laboratory: establishment and quality control
Animal feed quality is crucial in the livestock sector. This document presents the sequence of activities for establishing a Feed Quality Analysis Laboratory – from initial planning, building and layout; through hiring suitable staff and selecting methods and equipment; and culminating in accreditation, based on an estimated four-year time frame. The Quality Management System is stressed, and the document highlights validation of methods, personnel and training; systematic equipment maintenance and calibration; proficiency testing; quality control procedures; reporting; and auditing.
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Rome (Italy) FAO
2013
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| Subjects: | feeds, quality controls, Analytical methods, laboratories, training, |
| Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/a-i3535e.pdf |
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| Summary: | Animal feed quality is crucial in the livestock sector. This document presents the sequence of activities for establishing a Feed Quality Analysis Laboratory – from initial planning, building and layout; through hiring suitable staff and selecting methods and equipment; and culminating in accreditation, based on an estimated four-year time frame. The Quality Management System is stressed, and the document highlights validation of methods, personnel and training; systematic equipment maintenance and calibration; proficiency testing; quality control procedures; reporting; and auditing. |
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