The activities of the Feed Technology division are divided into an analytical division related to food safety and a division in which process engineering solutions are developed. In addition to the grinding, mixing and dosing of the various components, structure-giving processes serve as an important tool for optimally adapting the use of energy, protein and fat to meet the animal’s needs.

Through the supervisory audit by the German Accreditation Body (DAKKS), new methods could be included in the testing range. The certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 now provides the DIL with greater flexibility and efficiency in the application of its analysis methods.

In close cooperation with the DIL research platforms, innovative techniques for the preparation, enrichment and stabilization of agricultural raw materials are developed. In particular, research is carried out into methods for encapsulating liquids and solids to improve the efficiency of the raw materials used.

The research platform draws on solid expertise in the different areas of feed science. New findings are prepared and shared in a user-oriented way in collaboration with companies and through industry seminars on compound feed production hosted at DIL.