Adam Charles Fahrenholz

Basics of Purchasing Raw Materials

PEAK Nutrition Conference. Presented at the PEAK Nutrition Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Characterization of spray-dried plasma-induced immune response in Salmonella-challenged broiler chicks

Poultry Science, 103(11), 104077.

Cost Optimized High Quality Feed Production in 2024

EW Nutrition Seminar: Efficient animal production in the age of sustainability. Presented at the EW Nutrition Seminar: Efficient animal production in the age of sustainability, Paris, France.

Effects of Processing on Quality and Efficiency

American Feed Industry Association Feed Industry Institute. Presented at the American Feed Industry Association Feed Industry Institute, Minneapolis, MN.

Employee Goals and Performance Reviews

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2024, January). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Feed mill audits: Another set of eyes

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2024, April). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Make it a priority: Feed Mill Spring Cleaning

Stark, C., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Pacheco, W. (2024, March). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Mixing feeds and mixer test procedures for batch mixers

In Feed Additive Compendium.

Preparing for summer heat

Stark, C., Pacheco, W., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2024, June). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Sample representativeness: Key considerations during sampling

Pacheco, W., Stark, C., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2024, May). Feedstuff Digital Edition.

Understanding feed ingredients typically used in feed mills

Pacheco, W., Stark, C., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2024, February). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

AFIA Feed Manufacturing Technology Online

Check list for feed mill visits

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2023, June). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Corn kernel hardness and drying temperature affect particle size post-hammer-milling and pellet quality in broiler and swine diets

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 304, 115744.

Defined prioritization process removes unexpected challenges

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2023, August). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Evaluation of dietary plasma fed to turkeys during brooding on performance to market age

International Poultry Scientific Forum. Presented at the International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, GA.

Evaluation of dietary spray-dried bovine plasma fed to turkeys during brooding on performance to market age

German Journal of Veterinary Research, 3(2), 16–25.

Feed mill automation

Pacheco, W., Stark, C., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2023, February). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Future Feed Mill Employees

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2023, April). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Imagining, Developing the Feed Industry’s Future Workforce

Feed Mill of the Future Conference. Presented at the Feed Mill of the Future Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Machine learning and data mining methodology to predict nominal and numeric performance body weight values using Large White male turkey datasets

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 32(4), 100366.

Marketing My Company to Recruit and Retain New Employees

American Feed Industry Association Equipment Manufacturers Council Meeting. Presented at the American Feed Industry Association Equipment Manufacturers Council Meeting, Tuscon, AZ.

Pellet Quality: Defining a fine

Stark, C., Pacheco, W., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2023, October). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Recruiting and Retaining Feed Mill Employees for the Future

US Poultry Feed Mill Managers Seminar. Presented at the US Poultry Feed Mill Managers Seminar, Nashville, TN.

Steam utilization in feed manufacturing

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2023, December). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Supplementation of ginger root extract into broiler chicken diet: effects on growth performance and immunocompetence

Poultry Science, 102(10), 102897.

The impact of marker selection, in-line near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), and feed mix time on the coefficient of variation (mix uniformity), body weight uniformity and broiler growth performance during the starter, grower, and finisher periods

Poultry Science, 102(12), 103109.

Winterizing your feed mill

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2023, November). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Biosecurity – New challenges for the feed industry

Fahrenholz, A. C., Stark, C., & Pacheco, W. (2022, March). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Comparison between an in-line implementation of a temperature profile probe-based tool vs. three non-contact methodologies to monitor hot pellet temperature in broiler diets

IPSF 2022. Presented at the IPSF 2022, Atlanta, GA.

Do what you say, then document it

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2022, June). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Effects of Glucomannan Feed Additives on Large White Turkey Female Performance, Gastrointestinal Microbial Population, and Blood Corticosterone Levels in a Simulated Transport Challenge

Journal of Animal Science and Research, 6(1).

Effects of corn particle size distributions and formic acid on productive and processing performance of broilers

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 31(4), 100288.

Effects of endosperm hardness and drying temperature on pellet durability index of broiler diets

PSA Annual Meeting. Presented at the PSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Effects of mix time on coefficient of variation (mix uniformity) and broiler growth performance

IPSF 2022. Poster presented at the IPSF 2022.

Empowering employees through training

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2022, August). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Endosperm kernel hardness and moisture at harvest affect corn particle size and its distribution post roller milling

PSA Annual Meeting. Presented at the PSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Feed Safety

Shell Egg Academy. Presented at the Shell Egg Academy, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN.

GMD Preferences of Hammermilled (Shredded) Raw Materials

U.S. Soybean Export Council Turkey Nutrition Seminar. Presented at the U.S. Soybean Export Council Turkey Nutrition Seminar.

Hammer- and pellet mill grinding and its effect on the microstructure of pellets

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2022, July). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Importance of pellet quality on animal performance

Pacheco, W., Stark, C., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2022, October). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Improving Feed Mill Efficiency and Profitability in 2022

EW Nutrition Webinar. Presented at the EW Nutrition Webinar.

Pellet durability testing

Stark, C., Pacheco, W., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2022, September). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Preparing for Maintenance

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2022, November). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Quality control program without quality assurance can be costly

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2022, February). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Recall plans are good business

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2022, April). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

Record keeping, essential part of doing business

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2022, May). Feedstuffs Digital Edition.

The effects marker selection, mix time, batch size, and In-line near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) on the coefficient of variation (Mix Uniformity) of broiler diets

PSA Annual Meeting. Presented at the PSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Bulk loadout systems offer advantages when properly configured

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. (2021, March). Feedstuffs 365.

CFIA Feed Production Technology School addresses industry issues

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2021, December). Feedstuffs 365.

Considerations for Batching Dry Ingredients

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2021, May). Feedstuffs 365.

Don’t forget maintenance programs

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & Stark, C. (2021, August). Feedstuffs 365.

Effect of methionine chelated Zn and Mn and corn particle size on Large White male turkey live performance and carcass yields

Poultry Science, 100(11), 101444.

Effect of pellet quality and biochar litter amendment on male turkey performance

Poultry Science, 100(4), 101002.

Factors influencing pellet quality

Feedstuffs 365.

Mill to Mouth

U.S. Grains Council Corn Crop 2021 Webinar. Presented at the U.S. Grains Council Corn Crop 2021 Webinar.

Mitigation efficiency of dietary medium chain fatty acid blend supplement on cecal colonization by Salmonella Enteritidis in broiler chicks

IPSF 2021. Presented at the IPSF 2021.

Optimizing Feed Production

North Crops Institute Future of Feeding Webinar Series. Presented at the North Crops Institute Future of Feeding Webinar Series.

PSIII-15 Effect of the Pelleting Process on Diet Formulations with Varying Levels of Crystalline AA and Reducing Sugars on Nursery Pig Growth Performance

Journal of Animal Science, 99(Supplement_1), 171–172.

Packaging considerations aid in marketing

Fahrenholz, A. C., Pacheco, W., & C, S. (2021, February). Feedstuffs 365.

Pellet Durability vs. Pellet Quality

Northern Crops Institute Quality Feed Pellet Production Course. Presented at the Northern Crops Institute Quality Feed Pellet Production Course.

Role of feed mills in the poultry value chain

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. R. (2021, October). Feedstuffs 365.

Sampling and Receiving Quality Control for Soybean Meal

USSEC Virtual Conference. Presented at the USSEC Virtual Conference.

Selecting the right pellet die

Stark, C., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Pacheco, W. (2021, January). Feedstuffs 365.

Shrink

Stark, C. R., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Pacheco, W. (2021, April). Feedstuffs 365.

Steam generation and boilers 101

Pacheco, W., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Stark, C. R. (2021, January). Feedstuffs 365.

Sustainability in the feed mill what does it mean?

Stark, C., Fahrenholz, A. C., & W, P. (2021, November). Feedstuffs 365.

The Use of Soybean Meal in Pelleted Animal Feeds

USSEC Virtual Conference. Presented at the USSEC Virtual Conference.

The effect of a direct-fed microbial (PrimaLac) and fat inclusion on performance and energy metabolism in broiler chicks and turkey poults

German Journal of Veterinary Research, 1(4), 1–10.

The future of the feed industry workforce

Stark, C., Fahrenholz, A. C., & Pacheco, W. (2021, July). Feedstuffs 365.

Troubleshooting Feed Milling Errors

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference. Presented at the Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference, Sandestin, FL.

Variability in particle size of different types of soybean meal subject to different roller mill settings

Poultry. Sciemce, 100(E-Suppl 1), 108.

Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule

[N.C. Cooperative Extension]. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/abbreviated-guide-to-creating-a-livestock-food-safety-plan

Can the digestibility of corn distillers dried grains with solubles fed to pigs at two stages of growth be enhanced through management of particle size using a hammermill or a roller mill?

Translational Animal Science, 4(3).

Considerations for the Use of Co-Products in Animal Feed Manufacturing

World Ethanol & Biofuels Annual Meeting. Presented at the World Ethanol & Biofuels Annual Meeting.

Corn kernel hardness, drying temperature and storage time affected the particle size geometric mean and standard deviation in roller and hammer milling

IPSF 2020, 100.

Effect of coarse corn particle size and organic mineral source in male turkeys’ production

IPSF 2020, 21.

Effect of feed form, soybean meal protein content, and Rovabio Advance on poult live performance to 3 wk of age

Poultry Science, 99(12), 6705–6714.

Effects of corn kernel hardness and grain drying temperature on particle size and pellet durability when grinding using a roller mill or hammermill

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 271, 114715.

Effects of grinding method and particle size of wheat grain on energy and nutrient digestibility in growing and finishing pigs

Translational Animal Science, 4(2), 682–693.

Food Safety Modernization Act Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Food for Animals and COVID-19

[N.C. Cooperative Extension]. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/food-safety-modernization-act-current-good-manufacturing-practices-for-food-for-animals-and-covid-19

How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections

[N.C. Cooperative Extension]. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/how-animal-food-facilities-can-prepare-for-regulatory-inspections

How do subordinates know what you know

Feedstuffs, 92(10), 28.

Importance of infrastructure systems emphasized

Feedstuffs, 92(03), 28.

Keep infrastructure, material handling systems tiptop

Feedstuffs, 92(02), 28.

Maintaining production, feed quality balance

Feedstuffs, 92(11), 24.

Managing feed mill in midst of pandemic

Feedstuffs, 92(12), 24.

Measuring conditioner retention time

Feedstuffs, 92(09), 28.

Optimal particle size in broiler diet hard to gauge

Feedstuffs, 92(08), 24.

Optimizing Feed Production: Improving Pelleted Feed Quality

Kemin/Feedstuffs Webinar. Presented at the Kemin/Feedstuffs Webinar.

Pellet Durability vs. Pellet Quality

Northern Crops Institute Pelleting Couse. Presented at the Northern Crops Institute Pelleting Couse.

Preventing dust explosions a must

Feedstuffs, 92(05), 28.

The effect of the level of mixer-added water and mash conditioning temperature on parameters monitored during pelleting and phytase and xylanase thermostability

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 269, 114679.

Tips for feed conditioning, cooling in winter

Feedstuffs, 92(01), 28.

Transportation: The mobile arm of your facility

Feedstuffs, 92(06).

Truck Sequencing and Inspection for Feed Safety

Walinga/Feed Strategy Webinar. Presented at the Walinga/Feed Strategy Webinar.

Understanding bulk density important

Feedstuffs, 92(04), 28.

Data mining tool agrees with statically models on the effect of corn particle size and mineral source in Turkey performance

Poultry Science, 98(E-Suppl. 1), 3.

Effective safety culture starts at the top

Feedstuffs, 91(9), 28.

Effects of corn kernel hardness and grain drying conditions on particle size when grinding using a roller mill or hammermill

IPSF 2019, 67.

Effects of corn particle size and formic acid on productive and processing performance of broilers

IPSF 2019, 19.

Enhancing digestibility of corn fed to pigs at two stages of growth through management of particle size using a hammermill or a roller mill

Translational Animal Science, 4(1), 10–21.

FSMA CGMPs Check Up - Part I

Feedstuffs, 91(11), 28.

FSMA CGMPs Check Up - Part II

Feedstuffs, 91(12), 28.

Feed ingredient handling characteristic evaluation of lipid encapsulated versus non-encapsulated poultry vitamin and trace mineral premixes

IPSF 2019, 27.

Liquid additions at mixer considered

Feedstuffs, 91(8), 32.

Managing Feed Additives

Digital Proceedings Arkansas Nutrition Conference. Presented at the Arkansas Nutrition Conference, Rogers, Arkansas.

New grain, feed industry technologies available

Feedstuffs, 91(3), 35.

Organization key to well-functioning feed mill

Feedstuffs, 91(5), 32.

Parameters monitored during the pelleting process and their relationship to xylanase activity loss

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 259, 114344.

Pellet mill die feed retention and enzyme thermostability

IPSF 2019, 24.

Pellet quality: What’s your analysis method?

Feedstuffs, 91(4), 32.

Points of feed industry recall plan covered

Feedstuffs, 91(7), 32.

Post-pellet liquid application systems 101

Feedstuffs, 91(10), 32.

Strategies to Improve Pellet Quality and Manipulate Particle Size

In Alabama Feed and Grain Association Nutrition Seminar. Presented at the Alabama Feed and Grain Association Nutrition Seminar, Huntsville, Alabama.

Students of feed manufacturing

Feedstuffs, 91(1), 36.

The Effects of Miscanthus Grass as a Bedding Source and the Dietary Inclusion of Unheated, Low-Trypsin Inhibitor Soybeans on the Performance of Commercial Tom Turkeys Reared to Market Age

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 28(4), 982–996.

Best practices: Mixing and sampling

Animal Feed Science and Technology, 250, 51–52.

Broiler performance as affected by dietary hemp seed cake inclusion

Poultry Science, 97(E-suppl. 1), 62.

Comparison of two different phytase levels in combination with a xylanase to a multi-enzyme blend on male broiler performance and production costs from 1 to 42 days

Poultry Science, 97(E-suppl. 1), 310.

Correlation of Feed Characteristics with Flowability as Measured by Angle of Repose

Poultry Science Annual Meeting. Poster presented at the Poultry Science Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Crumbler, crumble quality influence broiler growth

Feedstuffs, 90(5), 36.

Energy Management for the Feed Industry

US Poultry Feed Mill Management Seminar. Presented at the US Poultry Feed Mill Management Seminar, Nashville, Tennessee.

Feed Manufacturing Technology: Road map to the future

Feedstuffs, 90(12), 36.

Feed quality: What does PDI really mean?

Feedstuffs, 90(9), 35.

Get back to basics in feed mill

Feedstuffs, 90(3), 35.

Implementing 5S or 6S housekeeping in mill

Feedstuffs, 90(6), 43.

Importance of Ingredient Quality

US Poultry Feed Mill Management Seminar. Presented at the US Poultry Feed Mill Management Seminar, Nashville, Tennessee.

Integrated approach helps maintain pellet, feed quality

Feedstuffs, 90(11), 36.

NIR Applications in Feed Quality and Particle Size Analysis

Trouw NIR workshop. Presented at the Trouw NIR workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Parameters monitored during pelleting and their relationship to xylanase recovery

Poultry Science, 97(E-suppl. 1), 289.

Pest control a must in feed mill

Feedstuffs, 90(7), 35.

Quality assurance best when comprehensive, clear cut

Feedstuffs, 90(10), 36.

Raw Materials and Receiving Quality Assurance

KemINSIGHT. Presented at the KemINSIGHT, Antwerp, Belgium.

Strategies to reduce microbial load in feeds

Feedstuffs, 90(8), 35.

The Future of Training

Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance Annual Meeting. Presented at the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance Annual Meeting, Albany, New York.

What does larger/smaller particle size mean to feed mill managers?

Feedstuffs, 90(2), 37.

Cooler weather affects cooler performance

Feedstuffs, 89(12), 35.

Developments in feed technology to improve poultry nutrition

Do what you say, then document it

Feedstuffs, 89(6), 43.

Effect of a 60% protein soybean meal diet, feed particle size, and Rovabio Advance on poult live performance to 20 d of age

Poultry Science, 96(E-suppl. 1), 7.

Efficacy of feed additives to reduce the effect of naturally occurring mycotoxins fed to turkey hen poults reared to 6 weeks of age

Poultry Science, 96(12), 4236–4244.

Feed conditioning during winter months

Feedstuffs, 89(11), 35.

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) & Related Activities

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) & Related Activities. Wayne Farms Quality Assurance Managers’ Meeting. Presented at the Wayne Farms Quality Assurance Managers’ Meeting, Opelika, Alabama.

Formulation and feed manufacturing factors that affect xylanase activity loss during thermal processing

Poultry Science, 96(E-suppl. 1), 48.

Lab method affects particle size data

Feedstuffs, 89(2), 35.

Managing by the numbers: Benchmarking vital

Feedstuffs, 89(7), 36.

Mills need to provide context for growth performance numbers

Feedstuffs, 89(3), 40.

No one size fits all in feed manufacturing

Feedstuffs, 89(9), 36.

Post-pellet liquid application fat disproportionately coats fines and affects mixed-sex broiler live performance from 16 to 42 d of age

Pope, J. T., Brake, J., & Fahrenholz, A. C. (2017, October 26). The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, Vol. 27, pp. 124–131.