To obtain safe products, it is necessary to ensure the integrity of each link in the food chain, including animal feed, which is the first step in the chain. This highlights the need for rapid and non-destructive analytical tools, such as Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), to meet the levels of control currently required in the feed industry. The aim of this research was to evaluate the potential of incorporating, at online level in the plant, a new generation of NIRS sensors for the quality control of compound animal feeds. The results indicated that NIRS is suitable for on-line use in the feed industry, providing reliable, non-destructive and accurate analysis of feed quality parameters.
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