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Good quality feed pellets - Does it make sense?

Published: June 9, 2017
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Introduction Feed pelleting can be defined as conversion of finely ground mash feed into dense, free flowing pellets or capsules, in a process involves steam injection (moisture & heat) and mechanical pressure. There are several advantages for feeding broilers on pelleted rather than mash feed. The main advantage is the improved bird performance (improved feed intake, weight gain and feed...
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Mahmoud Farahat
Olam Group
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Rizwan Aslam
3 de julio de 2017
Temperature in conditioner is 85C...Moisture is 13.5%
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Ing Oliver Fsadni
ANDREWS FEEDS
4 de julio de 2017
With regard to cooling, how do you think it effects PDI? Example, suppose feed is conditioned with steam at 75deg for 30sec pelletted and then cooled to within 6 degrees of ambient. What difference does it make if ambient is 18deg or 28deg?
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Sushil Chandra
4 de julio de 2017
30 sec conditioning is too low a time Now a days it is recommended for 120 seconds for better conditioning and better gelatinisation to have compact pellet Regards Dr sushil chandra
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Grace Li
Azeus Fish Feed Machine
4 de julio de 2017

Dry type fish feed extruder is without steam, contributes to making pellets of different diameters (0.9-15mm) and shapes. Easier to use and operate.

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Denizzo Denizzo
10 de julio de 2017

Dear Rene Cibrian.
Thank you for your comment. We will try later.

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Ronnick FONG
Hangzhou DE Mark Industrial Co Ltd
28 de octubre de 2017
Inclusion of binding agents (e.g. water (simplest binder), lignin sulphonate, hemicelluloses extract, gelatin, etc.) and/or surfactants can increase pellet quality, pellet throughput, and lower power consumption. ------------------------------------------------------- I totally agree with Dr.Farahat. Pellet binder plays a very important role in improving pellet integrity and reducing dust.
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Denizzo Denizzo
30 de octubre de 2017
And in what proportions is lignin sulfonate added? Does it harm the health of hydrobionts?
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