GESTÃO NA PRODUÇÃO DE SUBPRODUTOS AVÍCUOLAS NO SUDOESTE GOIANO

Abstract

The production of animal feed using by-products from the animal protein industry, such as chicken viscera, is a sustainable and economical approach. Poultry viscera meal (PVM) is an important ingredient in the feed of various species, reducing costs and environmental impacts. Despite its nutritional value, the standardization and quality of PVM present challenges that require stringent quality controls. Brazil, being one of the largest producers of chicken meat, generates large quantities of by-products, whose recycling is crucial for the sustainability of the production chain. PVM is rich in proteins, essential amino acids, and minerals, and is used in the feeding of poultry, swine, fish, and pets. Different types of meals, composed of viscera, feathers, bones, and other by-products, have specific characteristics and distinct applications. Chemical and qualitative analyses are fundamental to ensure the quality of PVM, considering parameters such as moisture and crude protein. The present experience report describes the activity carried out by the author in an industrial unit in Jataí, Goiás, where high acidity problems were identified in the FVA, leading to the implementation of corrective actions based on quality management methodologies, such as the cause and effect diagram and non conformity analysis. These actions included improvements in logistics, hygiene monitoring, operator training, and strict control of processing conditions. The adoption of sustainable practices and the implementation of quality management methodologies were essential to ensure the quality of the produced PVM.