Animal Pellet Feed

Feed pelleting can be defined as conversion of finely ground mash feed into dense, free flowing pellets or capsules, in a process that involves steam injection (moisture and heat) and mechanical pressure. There are several advantages for feeding broilers pelleted rather than mash feed.

The raw materials can include:

Corn, Rice, Wheat, Soybean, Peanut flour, Alfalfa, Wheat bran, Grass, Beans, Oil cake, etc…

There are four types of livestock feed pellets:
Pure forage (grass) feed pellets
Complete diet feed pellets
Concentrated feed pellets
Premix feed pellets
Pelleted feed has many benefits, including:

Reduced waste

Pellets reduce feed wastage and nutrient waste in manure.

Improved digestibility

The heat generated during pelleting breaks down starches, making the feed more digestible.

Improved palatability

The larger particles are easier to handle and more palatable.

Reduced dust

Pellets reduce dust production and keep the farm environment clean and fresh.

Reduced storage space

Pellets require less storage space.

Improved feed flow

Pellets improve feed flow through bins.

Improved performance on mineral feeds

Pellets enable the use of hard running ingredients and protect heat-sensitive ingredients.