Production of dog food from protein meal obtained from processed poultry slaughter by-products
Keywords:
dog food, extruded protein meal, poultry slaughter by-productsAbstract
Pet food production is a highly demanding and complex technological procedure involving milling, mixing, extruding, drying, application of liquid components (such as vitamins, amino acids, aroma and colors), cold processing, sieving and packaging.
For the purpose of this investigation, we used slaughtered poultry by-products obtained at slaughtering and primary carcass treatment. Raw material was processed according to dry batch procedure involving defatting step using pressing.
Dog food based on protein meal obtained from processed poultry slaughter byproducts according to EU regulations is totally hygienic and safe for use in diets for house pets.
