For Feed and Feed Ingredients Field Trial Background: A commercial mill producing breeders' diets in the Caribbean faced constant pressure to remain compliant with strict Salmonella standards. The mill was already routinely treating breeder feeds with a feed sanitizer. However, other feeds manufactured in the mill are not treated. After an initial investigation, mill management found that untreated feed led to Salmonella contamination of feed-facing areas. As a result, the Salmonella prevalence within the feed production areas of the mill was 10.16%. Feed Treatment: A biweekly 3-ton flush of wheat midds treated with Termin-8 was implemented to sanitize the mixer and post-batching systems (conveyors and elevators, bins). Application: 24 lb/ton Observations: Environmental Salmonella prevalence within the mill decreased and the feed contamination risk was significantly reduced. Implementation of biweekly flushes effectively sanitized feed-facing milling equipment. Salmonella risk was reduced by approximately 64%.
