Legal Industry

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This extension project focused on the production of animal feed, highlighting the importance of meeting the nutritional requirements of the species and ensuring food safety, in accordance with the standards established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA). The initiative, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 10 – Reduction of Inequalities and 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, seeks to foster sustainable economic growth, stimulate job creation, reduce inequalities and encourage the use of responsible technologies. This cooperation promotes social transformation, competitiveness and business sustainability, reinforcing food security. Thus, the objective is to monitor the production of animal feed, promote compliance with current legislation and ensure the quality of the products prepared. The objective was to contribute to the qualification of production processes and operational practices in companies in the sector, promoting more organized, safe and technically appropriate environments. The methodology adopted involved a survey of companies registered with MAPA in the state of Mato Grosso, the application of a diagnostic form to identify production bottlenecks and the holding of conversation circles with professors, students and community representatives. On the basis of the results obtained, the Daily Safety Dialog (DDS) was implemented as a weekly practice at the Zootec industry, located in Rondonópolis-MT, addressing topics related to health and personal hygiene, cleaning of equipment and facilities (with a focus on the prevention of cross-contamination), mixing time and homogeneity, pest control, ingredient quality and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). Traditionally associated with occupational safety, the DDS was adapted as an educational tool focused on hygiene, quality and good industrial practices. In the first activity, whose theme was health and personal hygiene, nutrient agar was used to verify the presence of microorganisms on the hands of employees before and after the cleaning process, and the absence of fecal coliforms after the procedure was noted. Continuous educational practices, such as DDSs, strengthen the culture of hygiene and safety, improve the quality of inputs and contribute to the efficiency of the animal production chain.