FEED PREPARATION
We operate a modern feed production plant, providing food for the more than 130 Avigal farms located in different parts of Galicia. Our feed plant, located in Pontevedra, is a key part of our integrated production process. Here, we prepare our animals' food, under constant quality control and assuring ideal nutrition for each stage of their growth.
RAW MATERIAL CONTROL
The raw material received at our facilities undergoes strict quality control. We take samples to analyse the parameters included in our quality control systems and the raw material is rejected if it fails to meet our standards.
MANUFACTURE
The entire production process, from receiving the raw material to shipping the prepared feed, is fully automated. This ensures full traceability of the feed batches; and also gives security to the process and avoids incompatibilities.
Our chickens' nutrition is based on cereals, pulses and top-quality oils. We avoid using by-products to guarantee healthy nutrition for our fowl.
FOOD SAFETY
The cereals are regularly analysed using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS): this is a non-destructive technique for verifying different parameters, such as protein, fibre, fat, ash, moisture content, starch, etc.
We also have an Authorised Disinfection Centre for our vehicles, which guarantees their total disinfection before each load is sent to the farms.
GMP+ CERTIFICATION
FIRM IN OUR COMMITMENT TO ANIMAL FEED, WE ARE NOW GMP+ CERTIFIED
Avigal has obtained GMP+ certification, which applies to the production of feed. It is an internationally recognised feed quality and safety certification, which guarantees that the feed that our animals eat does not generate hazards in the food chain.
Obtaining GMP+ certification is a further step towards animal biosecurity and feed safety. More specifically, accreditation requires the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices and includes a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan.