Login English Published Literature Home / Literature Validate Mixing Cross-Contamination Testing Selenium in Formula Feeds Sterilization of Contaminated Water B-1. “On the Use of Particulate Distributions for Determining Degree of Homogeneity in a Feed Mixture” – Letter and Article, Dr. David Bernotas, April 2012 “On the Use of Particulate Distributions for Determining Degree of Homogeneity in a Feed Mixture” – Letter and Article, Dr. David Bernotas, April 2012 This letter is in response to your request for an overview and assessment of general statistical methods for testing the level of homogeneity in a mixture of feed based on tracer particle distribution estimates. I have reviewed the literature you provided, particularly your 1976 paper “The Use of Microtracers in determining the uniformity of formula animal feeds” and the 2010 report produced by TNO Science and Industry. B-2. Evaluation of Homogeneity in Feed by Method of Microtracers®, Olivera Djuragic, Jovanka Levic, Slavica Sredanovic, Ljubinko Levic, Archiva Zootechnica, 2009 B-3. Press Release of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, October 11, 2007: “Revised ASABE Standard Available on Testing of Animal Feed Mixing Equipment” references the use of colored iron particles and colored iron powder for these purposes B-4. “Effects of Particle Size and Mixing Time on Uniformity and Segregation in Pig Diets”, N. Amornthewaphat, K.C. Behnke and J.D. Hancock, Kansas State University. Swine Day, 1998 B-5. “Mix with Confidence”, David Eisenberg, International Milling, June 1994 B-6. “Particle Size and Mixing Problems for Aquatic Feeds”, Dr. Sylvan Eisenberg and David Eisenberg, Feed Manufacturing, Technology IV, AFIA, 1994 B-7. “Markers in Mixing Testing: Closer to Perfection”, Dr. Sylvan Eisenberg and David Eisenberg, Feed Management, November 1992 B-8. “Microtracers® F and Their Uses in Assuring the Quality of Mixed Formula Feeds”, David Eisenberg, Advances in Feed Technology (Germany), Spring 1992 B-9. “How Well is Your Mixer Performing?”, Wicker and Poole, Degussa Corporation, Feed Management, November 1991 B-10. “Comparison of Homogeneity Tests”, Buhler Brothers, Uzwil, Switzerland, Feed International, March 1984 B-11. “Criteria for Evaluating Feed Mixer Performance”, Pfost and Headley, Feedstuffs, KansasStateUniversity, 1966 B-12 Evaluation of the Use of MicrotracersTM in a Proficiency Testing Program B-13 The Application of Statistical Methods of Quality Management by GMP+ Standars Using Ferromagnetic Microtracers Micro-Tracers works with top distributors around the globe Global Distributors Map You Name* Email* Comment or Message Our Company Global Distributors Applications Support & Services Literature Products F – Tracers FS – Tracers RF – Tracers SI & G – Tracers Microgrits Selenium Secur Tracers Contact 1375 Van Dyke Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 822-1100 info@microtracers.com Download Apps Copyright © 2021 Micro-Tracers, All Rights Reserved Biomedical web design