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OUT of THE BOX: Which type of feed is more productive & economical – Mash OR crumble/pellet?....

Published: May 31, 2014
By: Dr Jaydip Mulik
OUT of THE BOX: Which type of feed is more productive & economical – Mash OR crumble/pellet?.... Introduction: I was also surprised when I have seen the actual field reports under parallel trial taken on Mash Feed vs. Crumble Feed. It has been observed that everybody in the feed industry give preference to Crumble/Pellet feed rather than Mash feed. The main reason as per everyone is its better digestibility, palatability & finally better performance in terms of FCR over mash feed. But now a days due to use of high quality mixers in mash feed plants, the CV of the end product is excellent which leads to better performances on field levels. There are many pros and cons of both feed processes i.e. mash as well as Crumble/pellet. Regarding crumble/pellet feed, many people’s talk about the benefits of incremental energy generated during the process pelletization as compare to mash feed but actual below field trial reports not supporting to this assumption. As per experts there are chances of harm to nutritional value of feed ingredients, feed additives & feed supplements in the process of pelletization if not properly handled. Study shows that on the economical ground it’s not advisable to put the crumble/pellet mill & instead of that give preference to mash plant. For 12 Mts per hour production capacity pellet mill & mash plant, the project cost difference will be approximately around 3 Crores ( Land & machinery) and to recover this extra paid cost on pellet mill, that much benefits we are not getting from it. To arrive at solid conclusion, whether to put pellet mill or not, we have conducted the field trials to know the exact benefits gained. Materials & Methods We have selected same feed formulations with same ingredients & nutrient values for both mash & crumble feed. To avoid the discrepancies, we have manufactured mash feed in our own feed mill & then send that feed for pelletization in 2 different renown pellet mills. Sampling Method: Different R & D farms selected & parallel trial taken on both mash & crumble/pellet feeds. Results: Farm Performance Report The Placement Period 29-June-2013 To 15-July-2013 Sr. No. Farmer Name Area Hatch. Name C.P. Date Chicks Qty 1st Wk Mort. 1st Wk Mort% Total Mort. Cum Mort.% Avg. Wt. F.C.R. C.F.C.R. Birds Sold Total Wt. Feed (Kg) Avg. Lift. Age B.P.I. CRUMBLE FEED FARMS – Pellet Mill - B 1 SANDEEP BHOGADE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 3000 21 0.70 178 5.93 2.301 1.71 1.64 2842 6540.60 11200 44.18 286 2 BHAUSAHEB SAKHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 900 6 0.67 164 18.22 2.335 1.80 1.71 739 1725.30 3100 41.00 259 3 RAMESH PATHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 5000 24 0.48 189 3.78 2.346 1.70 1.61 4811 11285.50 19150 40.29 330 Total 8900 51 0.57 531 5.97 2.330 1.711 1.63 8392 19551.40 33450 41.66 307 MASH FEED FARMS - 1 SANDEEP BHOGADE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 3000 62 2.07 171 5.70 2.358 1.71 1.62 2829 6669.50 11400 40.00 325 2 BHAUSAHEB SAKHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 900 7 0.78 120 13.33 2.359 1.79 1.70 781 1842.60 3300 41.02 278 3 RAMESH PATHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-06-2013 5000 23 0.46 160 3.20 2.359 1.71 1.62 4840 11418.70 19500 40.20 333 Total 8900 92 1.03 451 5.07 2.359 1.716 1.63 8450 19930.80 34200 40.21 325 The Placement Period 17-July-2013 To 31-August-2013 CRUMBLE FEED FARMS - Pellet Mill - B 1 SANJAY DHAGE Ahmednagar Yogeshwari Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 17-07-2013 1500 15 1.00 51 3.40 2.618 1.836 1.68 1508 3948.60 7250 44.18 312 MASH FEED FARMS - 1 SANJAY DHAGE Ahmednagar Yogeshwari Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 17-07-2013 1500 13 0.87 39 2.60 2.557 1.841 1.70 1402 3584.30 6600 42.77 316 Farm Performance Report The Placement Period 29-August-2013 To - 16 September-2013 Sr. No. Farmer Name Area Hatch. Name C.P. Date Chicks Qty 1st Wk Mort. 1st Wk Mort% Total Mort. Cum Mort.% Avg. Wt. F.C.R. C.F.C.R. Birds Sold Total Wt. Feed (Kg) Avg. Lift. Age B.P.I. CRUMBLE FEED FARMS- Pellet Mill A 1 SANDEEP NAMDEV BHOGADE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-08-2013 3000 41 1.37 142 4.73 2.570 1.87 1.73 2839 7297.30 13650 44.04 297 2 BHAUSAHEB DIGAMBER SAKHRE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-08-2013 900 4 0.44 23 2.56 2.508 1.76 1.63 873 2189.60 3850 41.00 339 3 UTTAM GANGARAM DALVI Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-08-2013 2900 23 0.79 137 4.72 2.307 1.71 1.63 2776 6403.40 10950 39.12 329 Total 6800 68 1.00 302 4.44 2.449 1.790 1.68 6488 15890.30 28450 41.64 314 MASH FEED FARMS - 1 SANDEEP NAMDEV BHOGADE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd ( Health Problem) 29-08-2013 3000 44 1.47 173 5.77 2.350 1.97 1.88 2817 6620.80 13050 44.98 250 2 BHAUSAHEB DIGAMBER SAKHRE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd 29-08-2013 900 6 0.67 19 2.11 2.431 1.67 1.56 887 2156.20 3600 41.00 348 3 UTTAM GANGARAM DALVI Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd ( Health Problem) 29-08-2013 2900 44 1.52 175 6.03 2.220 1.74 1.68 2734 6068.40 10550 38.69 310 Total 6800 94 1.38 367 5.40 2.306 1.8322 1.76 6438 14845.40 27200 41.83 285 CRUMBLE FEED FARMS- Pellet Mill A 1 RAMESH PATHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd. 30-08-2013 5000 27 0.54 101 2.02 2.393 1.7790 1.68 4921 11776.40 20950 42.42 311 MASH FEED FARMS - 1 RAMESH PATHARE Ahmednagar Hindustan Hatcheries Pvt.Ltd. 30-08-2013 5000 35 0.70 74 1.48 2.389 1.7773 1.68 4935 11787.80 20950 42.00 315 Discussions: No significant performance difference observed under trial Mash Vs Crumble/Pellet Feed. Conclusion: As per outcome of study it’s not advisable to put a pellet mill by doing so much investment over mash plant. Appeal: Request to readers to take such trials at your end & guide us to take a decision.
Authors:
Dr Jaydip Mulik
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