3.1.1  Bulk receiving operation

The animal nutrition officer should check the incoming feed ingredients for their colour, texture, odour, foreign materials, wet spots, mould  growth  etc., to have a firsthand idea on the quality of raw material. Attention  should be paid to ensure that the samples are collected systematically by the sampler and under his direct supervision. Identification of raw materials with  barcode systems fit  perfectly in  a properly  organized quality  control system. Quality control  officer should also instruct  the supervisor for  proper stacking of bags in raw material godown.