FM - Feed Mill


FM 460Feed Mill Operations and LeadershipUNITS: 2
Prerequisite: PO(ANS) 425
Principles and current practices of modern feed mill operations. Topics include managing employees, team building, safety, budgets, regulations, and key performance indicators.


FM 480Feed Quality Assurance & FormulationUNITS: 2 - Offered in Spring Only
Prerequisite: PO(ANS) 425
Introduction to the principles of ingredient and feed quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of approved suppliers, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing procedures, and formulation based on dynamic ingredient matrices.


FM 490Feed Science SeminarUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Exploration of topics related with current and future potential to influence the feed industry. Guest lectures from feed industry leaders and university representatives will include: vertically integrated and commercial feed production, current research topics, government regulations, trade organizations, and quality assurance.


FM 494Feed Mill Learning ExperienceUNITS: 1
Prerequisite: PO(ANS) 425
Hands-on laboratory teaching students how to safely operate feed mill equipment and manufacture feed using a computer system.


FM (PO) 580Feed and Ingrdient Quality AssuranceUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525
The course will teach students the principles of feed and ingredient quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of an approved supplier list, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing quality assurance procedures, and risk based feed safety programs.


FM 594Advanced Feed Mill PracticumUNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525
This course will teach students the principles of operating a modern feed mill. Students will receive ingredients, grind grain, manufacture feed, and perform quality checks on finished feed products. Students will complete safety, quality assurance, and feed processing training units as part of their training.


FM 601Feed Science SeminarUNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525
The course will teach students how to prepare a research presentation. Latest research and concerns in the feed manufacturing industry.


FM (NTR) 790Advanced Feed FormulationUNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Odd Years, Offered in Fall Only
Prerequisite: NTR(FM) 525
Principles of feed and ingredient quality assurance and how to develop a comprehensive quality assurance program. The course will include the development of an approved supplier list, ingredient specifications, feed manufacturing quality assurance procedures, and risk based feed safety programs.