Livestock & Cattle Feed Production Line

The Challenge We Address

Cattle and livestock farmers require nutritionally balanced feed for optimal weight gain and milk production
Inconsistent pellet quality leads to feed waste and poor animal performance
High energy costs and manual operations reduce profitability
Different livestock types (calves, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep) require different pellet sizes and formulations

Our Integrated Solution

We provide a complete livestock and cattle feed production line from raw material intake to finished bagged pellets, with capacities ranging from 1 to 20 tons per hour. Our turnkey solution covers cleaning, grinding, batching, mixing, conditioning, pelletizing, cooling, crumbling, screening, and packaging—fully customizable to produce pellet feed or powder feed according to customer requirements.

Process Flowchart & Equipment Overview

Stage	Equipment	Function
1. Raw Material Receiving	Dump pit, bucket elevator, screw conveyor, steel silos	Receive and store corn, soybean meal, grains, hay, and additives
2. Cleaning Process	Drum screener, magnetic separator	Remove impurities (stones, metal, straw, dust) to protect equipment and ensure feed purity
3. Grinding Process	Hammer mill / crusher	Reduce raw materials to optimal particle size for livestock digestibility
4. Batching Process	Automatic weighing system, dosing screws	Precisely weigh each ingredient according to nutrition formula
5. Mixing Process	Ribbon mixer / paddle mixer	Homogenize all ingredients uniformly; add liquids and micro-ingredients
6. Conditioning Process	Steam conditioner	Heat and moisturize mixed flour (70–90°C) for better pellet binding and sterilization
7. Pelletizing Process	Ring die pellet mill	Press conditioned material through ring die to form dense, durable pellets
8. Cooling Process	Counterflow cooler	Cool hot pellets (from ~80°C to near ambient), remove moisture, harden structure
9. Crumbling Process (Optional)	Crumblers	Break large pellets into smaller crumbs for calves and young stock
10. Screening Process	Vibrating screen	Remove fines and oversized pellets; recycle them back to the press
11. Coating Process (Optional)	Liquid coating / sprayer	Apply molasses, enzymes, minerals for enhanced nutrition and palatability
12. Packaging Process	Automatic packing scale, sewing machine, palletizer	Weigh, bag (25kg/50kg or custom), and palletize finished feed

Key Specifications

Parameter	Range
Capacity	1–20 tons per hour (customizable)
Pellet Size	4.0–12.0 mm (calves: 4–5mm, dairy: 6–8mm, beef cattle: 8–12mm)
Final Product	Pellet feed or powder feed
Batching System	Automatic or manual
Packaging System	Automatic or manual
Applicable Feed Types	Dairy cattle feed, beef cattle feed, calf starter, sheep and goat feed

Key Value Proposition

Benefit	Description
High Pellet Durability	Ring die pellet mill produces uniform, sturdy pellets with low breakage rate; improved feed conversion ratio for livestock
Precise Formula Control	Automatic batching system ensures nutritional accuracy, reducing feed waste and improving herd performance
Energy Efficient	Optimized grinding and conditioning reduce power consumption; heat recovery design available
PLC Automation	Full automation from batching to packaging; minimizes labor requirement (3–4 operators per shift)
Flexible Configuration	Choose automatic or manual batching/packaging; customize for powder feed only or pellet feed production
Hygienic Processing	Steam conditioning eliminates pathogens; ensures feed safety for cattle health
Rugged Construction	Heavy-duty design handles fibrous ingredients (hay, straw, corn stover) common in cattle feed
Global Support	On-site installation, training, and after-sales service available

Capacity Configuration Guide

Line Capacity	Typical Power	Application
1–3 TPH	~100–150 kW	Small feed mills, integrated cattle farms
3–5 TPH	~150–250 kW	Medium-scale livestock feed factories
5–10 TPH	~250–400 kW	Large commercial feed plants
10–20 TPH	~400–800 kW	Industrial-scale cattle feed production