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For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in designing and building high-performance cattle feed production lines for dairy cows, beef cattle, and calves. Our 230+ successful cattle feed plant projects worldwide include: Dairy Feed Plants, Beef Cattle Systems, Calf Starter Lines, Complete Mixed Ration (TMR) Plants, etc. From small regional feed mills to large industrial facilities, we engineer each plant to handle your specific raw materials, production goals, and local conditions. Every project begins with understanding your cattle’s needs – let’s build your ideal feed solution.
230+
Construction Projects
Three decades of grit and know-how have gone into every one of our cattle feed plant projects. That’s 20,000+ facilities now producing quality feed worldwide, each one customized to meet local needs and maximize livestock nutrition.
$200 + million
Total Sales
That’s what global cattle producers have trusted us to deliver – robust feed processing systems that stand the test of time. Not just equipment, but complete solutions that help turn feed into profit, day in and day out.
60+
Covering countries
60 Countries and Growing
From the American Midwest to the pastures of New Zealand, our cattle feed plants are running smoothly in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Wherever quality feed matters, you’ll find our equipment hard at work.
cattle feed plant projects world wide
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every cattle feed plant we design starts with your specific needs. With boots-on-the-ground experience across 60 countries, we’ve solved every cattle feed challenge imaginable. Need to expand an existing mill? Modernize outdated equipment? Build from scratch? We’ve done it all – and we’ll do it for you.
Thailand
Guiding Price:
73.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Thailand
This tropical feed plant processes local cassava pulp and rice bran into 6mm diameter pellets, specially formulated for dairy cattle nutrition. The system handles 30% fibrous content while maintaining high pellet durability for humid climates. Serves mid-sized cooperative feed mills supplying regional dairy farms.
Russia
Guiding Price:
380.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Russia
Designed for extreme cold operations, this plant produces 8mm winter feed pellets from 60% alfalfa and barley mixtures. The heavy-duty equipment withstands -30°C temperatures while processing high-roughage diets. Supplies large commercial beef feedlots across Siberia.
Philippines
Guiding Price:
51.000 USD
3T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Philippines
This compact feed system converts coconut meal and Napier grass into 4mm crumble feed, ideal for small-scale cattle fattening operations. The specially designed mixer ensures uniform distribution of protein supplements. Services smallholder farmer collectives in Luzon and Mindanao.
Vietnam
Guiding Price:
110.000 USD
5-7T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Vietnam
Processing rice straw and brewery byproducts, this versatile plant outputs 5mm pellets with consistent quality. The system includes specialized dust control for handling high-fiber materials. Supplies feeding stations throughout the Mekong Delta region.
Germany
Guiding Price:
72.000 USD
4T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Germany
This precision feed plant produces 12mm diameter grass silage pellets for organic dairy operations. The low-temperature drying system preserves nutrient content in high-moisture forage. Serves mid-sized organic dairy cooperatives.
Australia
Guiding Price:
51.000 USD
1T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Australia
Designed for remote conditions, this rugged unit converts native grasses into 8mm drought pellets. The integrated molasses system improves palatability while controlling dust. Supplies isolated cattle stations across the Outback.
Türkiye
Guiding Price:
64.000 USD
2T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Türkiye
This sunflower processing plant creates 6mm pellets from hulls and meal byproducts. The specialized die design handles high-oil content materials efficiently. Services regional beef finishing operations.
Indonesia
Guiding Price:
120.000 USD
3T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Indonesia
Focusing on palm kernel utilization, this plant produces 5mm pellets with consistent protein content. The wear-resistant components withstand abrasive materials. Supplies feed mills throughout Sumatra.
Iran
Guiding Price:
52.000 USD
1T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Iran
Specializing in arid conditions, this plant processes 60% alfalfa into 8mm pellets for desert dairies. The heavy-duty rollers maintain production with high-roughage diets. Services small dairy clusters.
Belarus
Guiding Price:
78.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Belarus
This innovative plant converts potato processing waste into 6mm starch-bound pellets. The unique binder system eliminates need for additives. Supplies state agricultural cooperatives..
Romania
Guiding Price:
81.000 USD
6T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Romania
Processing maize stover and crop residues, this plant produces 8mm pellets for mountain cattle. The heavy-duty hammer mill handles tough stalks efficiently. Services Transylvanian livestock operations.
Mexico
Guiding Price:
130.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Mexico
This large-scale operation converts blue agave fiber into 6mm pellets for feedlots. The specialized preconditioning system improves fiber digestibility. Supplies Jalisco region cattle operations.
New Zealand
Guiding Price:
55.000 USD
3T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in New Zealand
Specializing in pasture surplus, this plant produces 10mm ryegrass pellets. The low-temperature processing preserves nutrient quality. Supplies South Island dairy supplement markets.
Poland
Guiding Price:
150.000 USD
8T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Poland
This sugar beet processing plant creates 8mm high-energy pellets. The integrated drying system handles high-moisture pulp efficiently. Services EU-compliant feed mills.
Iraq
Guiding Price:
190.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Iraq
Designed for emergency feeding, this plant converts date byproducts into 6mm pellets. The robust design operates reliably with variable feedstock. Supports government nutrition programs.
Ghana
Guiding Price:
87.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Ghana
This innovative system processes cocoa pod husks into 5mm nutrient-rich pellets. The specialized grinding system handles tough fibrous material. Supplies smallholder fattening operations.
Argentina
Guiding Price:
78.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Argentina
Producing 6-8mm alfalfa/sorghum pellets, this plant serves Patagonian ranches. The UV-stabilized formula resists sun degradation. Supplies remote grazing operations.
Spain
Guiding Price:
100.000 USD
6-8T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Spain
This citrus processing plant creates 6mm pellets from orange pulp. The specialized drying system maintains vitamin content. Supplies Andalusian feedlots.
Italy
Guiding Price:
73.000 USD
3-4T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Italy
Converting wine industry byproducts, this plant produces 5mm grape marc pellets. The low-oxygen processing preserves antioxidants. Services Piemonte dairy clusters.
USA
Guiding Price:
290.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in United States
This large-scale plant processes distillers grains into 6mm pellets. The precision mixing system ensures consistent DDGS distribution. Supplies Midwest CAFO operations.
Brazil
Guiding Price:
120.000 USD
6T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Brazil
Specializing in coffee byproducts, this plant produces 5mm husk pellets. The wear-resistant components handle abrasive materials. Supplies Minas Gerais beef operations.
Netherlands
Guiding Price:
110.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Netherlands
This circular agriculture plant converts beet tops into 8mm pellets. The nutrient-preserving process maximizes byproduct utilization. Supplies Friesian dairy operations.
Canada
Guiding Price:
84.000 USD
3T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Canada
Processing canola meal, this plant produces 6mm protein-rich pellets. The cold-weather design ensures reliable operation. Supplies prairie region feed mills.
Kyrgyzstan
Guiding Price:
92.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Kyrgyzstan
This mountain plant converts local hay into 10mm roughage pellets. The heavy-duty design handles tough fibrous material. Supplies high-altitude yak herds.
Saudi Arabia
Guiding Price:
47.000 USD
1T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Saudi Arabia
Designed for drought conditions, this plant produces 6mm pellets from date byproducts. The compact system operates in remote locations. Supports emergency feeding programs.
France
Guiding Price:
360.000 USD
15T/H Cattle Feed factory Project in France
This high-capacity plant processes apple pomace into 6mm pellets. The large-scale drying system handles wet feedstock efficiently. Supplies Normandy dairy operations.
Afghanistan
Guiding Price:
150.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Afghanistan
This emergency feed plant converts wheat straw into 8mm fortified pellets. The robust design operates with minimal infrastructure. Supports nutritional aid programs.
South Africa
Guiding Price:
130.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in South Africa
Processing macadamia shells, this plant produces 5mm high-fiber pellets. The specialized grinding system handles hard materials. Supplies regional feed mills.
Malaysia
Guiding Price:
260.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Malaysia
This palm fiber plant creates 6mm pellets from plantation waste. The preconditioning system improves digestibility. Supplies Borneo feedlot operations.
India
Guiding Price:
92.000 USD
5T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in India
Converting cottonseed hulls, this plant produces 6mm protein-balanced pellets. The dust control system maintains clean operation. Supplies Deccan dairy operations.
Algeria
Guiding Price:
34.000 USD
1T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Algeria
Designed for desert conditions, this plant produces 8mm pellets from drought-resistant shrubs. The simple design requires minimal maintenance. Services nomadic herds.
Uzbekistan
Guiding Price:
67.000 USD
1T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Uzbekistan
Processing cotton stalks, this plant creates 8mm roughage pellets. The heavy-duty crusher handles tough material. Supplies Fergana Valley farms.
Peru
Guiding Price:
170.000 USD
5-10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Peru
This versatile plant produces 6-8mm pellets from Andean grasses. The adjustable system handles variable altitude conditions. Supplies alpaca and llama operations.
Chile
Guiding Price:
29.000 USD
1T/H Cattle mash Feed Plant Project in Chile
Converting vineyard prunings, this plant produces 5mm fiber-rich pellets. The clean-burning system minimizes emissions. Supplies Central Valley feedlots.
Zimbabwe
Guiding Price:
360.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed pellet Plant in Zimbabwe
This drought-relief plant processes baobab fruit into 6mm nutrient-dense pellets. The robust design operates in harsh conditions. Supports emergency feeding.
Tunisia
Guiding Price:
390.000 USD
10T/H Cattle Feed Plant Project in Tunisia
Specializing in olive byproducts, this plant produces 6mm pomace pellets. The oil-control system maintains consistent quality. Supplies Sahel region herds.
Cattle feed plant project report
4-5T/H project report cattle feed manufacturing in U.K.
This project has an annual output of 40,000 tons and an investment of 290,000 USD. The raw materials used by the client are mainly corn and straw hay. The client runs a large beef cattle farms.
- Construction content : Mainly constructing standard cattle sheds, silage pits, grass and material warehouses, forage processing workshops, anaerobic fermentation tanks, etc.
- Working system : 30 people, three shifts, 8 hours per shift, 365 working days per year.
- Main raw materials : Dry materials (corn, hay), silage corn stover, concentrated feed (corn, cake meal, bran, stone powder, salt, calcium hydrogen phosphate, mineral trace element additives, vitamin additives , calcium hydrogen phosphate, whey powder), etc. Corn straw*7920, corn/hay*3960, etc.
cattle feed plant project Equipment configuration & Process flow:
The main equipment used in this project include ration mixer, straw grabber, lawn mower, baler, corn crusher, straw crusher, conveyor, etc.
- Silage is mainly made from fresh corn straw, soybean straw, leguminous grass, etc., which are chopped into pieces, packed in silage pits, compacted, covered with soil, and stored for 45 days;
- Hay is mainly purchased and packaged wheat straw, bean straw and peanut straw. Among them, silage corn straw is purchased from surrounding areas;
- During the harvest season, the silage corn straw is transported to the site by vehicle, and the silage corn straw is unloaded into the silage cellar by the loader (covered with tarpaulin) and compacted before storage;
- Dry feed is packed in bags, and is transported to the site by car after purchase, and is stored in the feed processing workshop; all concentrated feed is packaged in bags, and is transported to the site by car after purchase and stored in the feed processing workshop.
Various feeds need to be mixed during feeding, that is, a nutritionally balanced diet obtained by fully mixing chopped roughage and various mineral and vitamin additives in the feed feeding vehicle according to the nutritional formula of the beef cattle. Add concentrate, silage, and hay to a mixer to make mixed feed. Add an appropriate amount of water during the mixing process to make the feed moisture content 45%-50%.
30 T/H Dairy cattle feed project report in russia
This is a dairy cow feed processing project with a total investment of US$1.2 million.
- Annual output : 150,000 tons
- Cattle feed plant project cost : 1,200,000 USD
- Area : 6196.3m2
- Main raw materials (t/a) : corn*88950, rapeseed meal*13950, soybean meal*36000, premix*1800, salt*1200, stone powder*1800, baking soda*2700, demycin*450, magnesium oxide*900, fat pink*2250
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cattle feed plant project equipment configuration & Process flow:
The main equipment used in this project includes pulse dust collector, scraper conveyor, bucket elevator, rotary distributor, pulse dust collector, ultra-fine grinder, double-shaft high-efficiency mixer, cattle feed granulator, counterflow cooler, permanent magnet cylinder, belt Packaging scale, seam conveyor combination machine, packaging dust collector, air dryer, molasses adding machine, etc.
- First, the purchased feed raw materials such as corn, rapeseed meal, soybean meal, etc. are manually put into the feeding hopper, and then lifted to the feeding port through the conveyor, and then screened by the primary cleaning screen, and then sent to the warehouse to be crushed.
- After being crushed by the pulverizer, the crushed raw materials are transported to the batching bin through the bucket elevator.
- Then prepare the prepared powdery materials (such as salt, baking soda, premixes, additives, etc.). In this process, the materials are first conditioned by the conditioner, and then the air supply system (steam generator) Appropriate steam is introduced into it to soften the raw materials.
- Then, these added materials will be added according to the preset requirements of the dairy cow feed formula, using a specific ingredient metering system to feed and weigh different types of raw materials.
- The prepared materials will be sent to the mixing equipment for mixing and mixing, and then enter the dairy cow feed. The pelleting machine produces pelleted dairy cattle feed that meets qualified product standards.
- The pelletized cow feed pellet product is cooled by the cooler and then sent to the finished product warehouse.
- The products that pass the inspection are poured into woven bags through the packaging system, and then sent to the sewing machine for sealing, and then sent to the finished product warehouse for sale.
25 T/D cattle feed manufacturing project report in Ghana
This is a fermented feed processing project with an annual output of 7,300 tons.
- Customer type : Large dairy farms
- Technology type : silage, ammoniation, pelleting
- Feed type : fermented feed pellets
- Cattle feed plant project cost : 230,000 USD
- Construction period : 3 months
- Main raw materials : corn straw*60000, liquid ammonia*491000, urea*80140
- Power consumption :
- Water consumption :
- Main equipment :
cattle feed plant project Process flow
The principle of cattle straw pellet feed processing is mainly to use industrial chemical treatment and physical treatment methods to use low-value roughage such as corn straw, rice straw, wheat straw, sunflower straw, sorghum straw and other crop straws, add a conversion agent, and then compress and utilize the temperature and pressure generated during compression ammoniatize, alkalize and mature the straw, completely denature the straw lignin, improve its nutritional content, and produce granular feed with consistent quality, which becomes the basic food for ruminants.
- Straw ammoniation parameters. After ammonia treatment of straw, the crude protein content increases by 1 to 1.5 times, and the digestibility increases by more than 20%.
- Straw silage parameters. The moisture content of green corn straw is 65% to 70%, and the pH value is 3.4 to 4.2.
- Straw pelleting (briquetting) parameters. The density of straw pellet is 0.6-1 g/cubic centimeter, and the stacking capacity is 0.4-0.6 tons/cubic meter.
Construction plan: Build 10 silage ammoniation tanks, each with a capacity of 6,000 cubic meters, totaling 60,000 cubic meters. Each silage ammonia tank has an annual output of 4,000 tons of corn straw feed, and the 13 silage ammonia tanks have an annual output of 52,000 tons of corn straw feed, of which 12,000 tons are consumed by the client company’s high-breed dairy breeding farm.
Global Expertise in Cattle Feed Plant Solutions
Whether you are building a new cattle feed mill or upgrading an existing production line, our professional equipment can meet the core needs of high-fiber raw material processing, low powdering rate pelleting, precise nutrient addition, etc.
The water drop mill designed for ruminant feed can easily process crude fiber raw materials such as straw and alfalfa, and the large-aperture ring die pelleting system ensures pellet hardness (PDI ≥ 90%)… There are more than 200 successful cases of ranches and cattle feed mills, with a full range of equipment from 0.5T/H to 100T/H available, providing turnkey engineering services to help you quickly put into production!
Mixing Equipment
Crushing Equipment
Pellleting Equipment
Grass Crusher
grain-based cattle Feed pellet machine
Heavy-duty ring die pellet press designed specifically for high-fiber cattle feed, producing durable 6-8mm pellets with 90%+ durability.
Capacity
1-40T/H
Power
22-315KW
grass-based cattle feed pellet machine
Compact pellet mill that turns dried grass into nutrient-rich 8-10mm pellets, perfect for pasture supplementation.
Capacity
0.5-8T/H
Power
22-250KW
cattle feed grinder machine
Industrial hammer mill with anti-wrap rotors to crush fibrous materials like alfalfa and straw without clogging.
Capacity
3-50T/H
Power
37-220KW
grass/straw drying machine
High-capacity rotary drum dryer reduces moisture from 90% to 12% for stable pelletizing.
Diameter (m)
0.6-1.8
Length (m)
6-24
grass/straw Crushing machine
Heavy-duty shredder with serrated blades that pre-process long-stem forage for faster drying and grinding.
Capacity
0.5-6T/H
Power
22-55KW
Project Video
Below, we have selected three real-life videos of cattle feed production lines in different climates, with different raw materials and different scales, to take you directly to the equipment operation site:
10T/H cattle feed plant project in Uzbekistan
10T/H cattle feed plant project in Afghanistan
3-4T/H Cattle Alfalfa Pellet Line In Argentina
We have successfully delivered more than 200 cattle feed projects around the world, from small ranch dedicated lines to large industrial plants, and have accumulated rich practical experience. Whether it is cold-resistant formulas in high-cold areas, low-moisture processing in arid areas, or stable pelleting of high-fiber raw materials, we have helped customers achieve efficient production.
cost to start cattle feed plant project
The cost of building a cattle feed production line is usually between $10,000 and $3 million, depending on the scale of production, raw material characteristics, degree of automation and local infrastructure conditions. The main costs include:
- Core equipment (accounting for 60-70%): crusher, mixer, granulator, cooling and screening system, etc.;
- Auxiliary facilities (20-25%): raw material warehouse, finished product warehouse, dust removal and explosion-proof system;
- Installation and commissioning (5-10%): equipment in place, pipeline connection, trial operation;
- Hidden costs (5-15%): power capacity expansion, environmental protection approval, operation training.
The following is a reference to the typical investment range for different production capacities (equipment investment only):
| Production Scale | Total Power | Project Site Requirements | Production cycle | Installation cycle | Investment Cost(USD) | Profit cycle |
| 0.5-2T/H | 47-75KW | 300-500m² | 20 Days | 7-15 Days | 10,000-50,000 | 1-3 Year |
| 3-4T/H | 53-165KW | 300-700m² | 20 Days | 15-20Days | 50,000-120,000 | |
| 5-7T/H | 68-259KW | 400-800m² | 20-30 Days | 20-40Days | 70,000-250,000 | |
| 8-10T/H | 125-410KW | 800-2000m² | 30-40 Days | 45-60 Days | 150,000-300,000 | |
| 12-20T/H | 358-620KW | 1500-3000m² | 40-50 Days | 60-90 Days | 250,000-580,000 | |
| 25-40T/H | 545-870KW | 2000-4000m² | 50-60 Days | 90-120Days | 450,000-850,000 | |
| 50-60T/H | 710-1120KW | 3000-5000m² | 60-70 Days | 100-140 Days | 900,000-1,400,000 | |
| 60-80T/H | 815-1370KW | 5000-8000m² | 70-90 Days | 130-160 Days | 1,450,000-1,800,000 | |
| 80-100T/H | 1230-1700KW | 8000-20000m² | 90-120 Days | 160 -190Days | 2,000,000-3,000,000 |
About the profit
Flexible use of local low-priced agricultural and sideline products to replace traditional raw materials, combined with precise formula adjustment, can significantly reduce production costs. Our equipment can adapt to various special raw materials to ensure nutritional balance and efficient conversion.
Professional technical teams can maximize equipment performance and reduce energy consumption and loss. We provide complete operation training to help customers quickly master the core production process and improve overall output efficiency.
The appropriate equipment selection directly determines production stability and product quality. We customize solutions according to the actual needs of customers to ensure that the equipment is perfectly matched with raw materials and processes to avoid hidden cost losses.
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Over 230 cattle feed plant projects are running worldwide on RICHI equipment right now. Let’s put that experience to work for your operation.
Your raw materials, your recipes, our customized solutions
Whether you use grains, straw, silage, distiller’s grains or high urea additives, we can provide you with:
- Tailor-made process: Adjust the grinding particle size (adjustable from 2 to 8 mm) and the conditioning temperature (accurately controlled from 60 to 95 ° C) according to the fiber content and protein type
- One machine for multiple uses: The same production line can produce the following through modular adjustments (such as quick replacement of ring molds/screens):
- ✓ Conventional pellets (6-8 mm)
- ✓ High-fiber supplement blocks (12-15 mm)
- ✓ High-fat energy feed (adding liquid fat coating)
No need to compromise – tell us your needs and we will make them come true!
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As one of the largest feed machinery manufacturers in Asia, RICHI Machinery has long been involved in international cattle feed machine business.
Through years of market development, it has established complete external sales channels and network services in many countries and regions around the world, bringing the best standard cattle feed machinery and production technology in the world.
Types of cattle feed plant project?
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The cattle feed mill plant projects we can supply are mainly divided into the following types:
- fully automatic cattle feed plant Project
- semi automatic cattle feed plant project
- Manual cattle feed plant project
- grass cattle feed plant Project
- cattle feed mash plant Project
- cattle feed pellet plant Project
- cattle feed mixing plant project
- maize cattle feed plant Project
- small cattle feed plant project
- cattle premix feed mill project
- poultry & cattle feed plant project
- Aqua & cattle feed plant Project
- sheep & cattle feed plant project
- Rabbit & cattle feed plant Project
- Horse & cattle feed plant Project
- livestock & cattle feed plant Project
- …
In line with the business philosophy of customer satisfaction as the center, we proactively communicate with customers in a timely manner, select technicians or engineers with strong sense of responsibility and strong professional ability, and provide meticulous and thoughtful door-to-door services.
Solve customer problems in a timely manner and establish good cooperative relationships with customers.
Richi Machinery warmly welcomes friends from all over the world and welcomes friends at home and abroad to cooperate with us and develop your high-level cattle feed plant project.
Features of cattle feed plant project?
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Looking at the current situation, ruminant cattle feed has great room for development in the future. At present, the breeding technology of most ruminant farmers is still at a relatively backward level, and there is a lack of professional technology in all aspects of breeding, reproduction, and feeding.
Only by solving the ration problem of ruminant animals from the source can we fundamentally promote Large-scale and specialized breeding of cattle and sheep to adapt to the increase in per capita consumption of beef, mutton and dairy products.
- Complete set of high-efficiency cattle feed production line, the overall process is advanced and flexible, and has a wide range of applications. The equipment can be matched one-to-one according to customer needs, perfectly realizing the production of multiple types of feed in one cattle feed manufacturing plant:
- Production of 100% pure alfalfa pellet crude fiber material and multi-effect forage mixture
- Pure concentrate formula cattle ruminant pellets
- Crude fiber + concentrated feed multi-proportion compound feed (production of powder and pellet feed)
- The process can also achieve perfect combination according to customers’ different raw material formulas and different crude fiber forage baling forms. Different processing techniques are customized for different raw material formulas to achieve differentiated value with high feed return rates.
- RICHI grass feed (whole diet) engineering, comprehensive nutrition, safe and environmentally friendly;
- Complete compound cattle feed patented process design, and equipped with a patented cattle feed pelletizer, which is suitable for processing both grass-containing and grass-free feeds;
- The grass powder, molasses and concentrate are fully mixed and then extruded. The pellet output of the same power model is increased by 40~50%.
- RICHI’s unique whole-diet processing technology can effectively reduce formula costs by 15-20%, increase feed utilization by 5-10%, and help feed manufacturers improve comprehensive benefits by more than 25%. It has served 65% of pasture cattle feed customers in the market It provides professional equipment, technology and technical support, and has been well received by customers.
RICHI has been committed to solving the pain points and difficult problems of the ruminant industry.
Driven by the introduction of international advanced cattle feed plant technology and combined with independent innovation, RICHI continuously upgrades ruminant cattle feed technology and equipment, helping major cattle feed manufacturers win in the increasingly competitive ruminant sheep cattle feed market.
How to build a Cattle feed plant project?
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Building a cattle cow feed plant project and running it well is a very complicated matter, but if you find the right cattle feed plant manufacturers, the process of building a feed plant will be smooth. If you want to start a cattle feed mill project, the following content is some reference provided by RICHI for you.
01 Cattle feed plant scale, product types and specifications
- Factory scale
- Product type and specifications
02 Factory location
- Factory site selection
- Address conditions
03 Cattle feed plant design
- Cattle feed mill layout planning
- Feed mill buildings and facilities
- General plan of feed factory
- Design principles and features
- Civil engineering design
- Feed mill process design
- Main workshop design
- Warehouse design
- Laboratory design
- Process specifications and technical requirements
- Cattle feed equipment configuration and selection
- Automated control
04 Organization and supply of production raw materials
- Types and nutritional characteristics of raw materials for cattle feed production
- Demand for various raw materials in cattle feed mills
- Procurement and acceptance of feed raw materials
05 Demand and sales of cattle feed products
- Cattle feed product varieties and types
- Cattle feed formula design
- Cattle feed product standards
- Sales of feed products
06 Environmental protection and production safety
- Environmental protection
- Fire safety
07 Cattle feed plant project investment and economic benefit analysis
- Investment budget
- Total project investment estimate
- Project investment budget estimate
- Cattle feed plant cost and profit
- Market prospects and risk analysis
08 Organization structure and labor quota
- Organizational structure
- Labor quota
09 Factory construction period and implementation progress
- Site Preparation (2-4 Weeks)
- Land Leveling & Infrastructure: Clearing, grading, and utility connections (power/water/drainage).
- Regulatory Compliance: Securing environmental permits and zoning approvals.
- Civil Works (8-12 Weeks)
- Foundation & Structure: Pouring reinforced concrete for equipment bases (e.g., pellet mill foundations require vibration isolation).
- Warehouse/Silo Erection: Steel structure assembly for raw material storage (60-100MT capacity silos).
- Mechanical Installation (6-8 Weeks)
- Core Equipment Setup:
- Grinding/Mixing Line: Hammer mills (75-110kW), twin-shaft mixers (3-5min/batch).
- Pelleting System: Ring die pellet press (compression ratio 1:8-1:12) + cooler.
- Conveyance Systems: Bucket elevators (50-100TPH), pneumatic pipelines.
- Core Equipment Setup:
- Electrical & Automation (4-6 Weeks)
- Control Systems: PLC-based batching control (±0.1% accuracy), motor VFDs for energy savings.
- Safety: Dust explosion-proof wiring (ATEX standards), emergency stops.
- Commissioning & Trial Run (2-3 Weeks)
- Dry Testing: Empty-run equipment checks (e.g., pellet mill spindle alignment).
- Wet Testing: 72-hour continuous production trial with 3-5 feed formulations.
- Handover & Training (1 Week)
- Operator Training: Maintenance protocols (e.g., ring die replacement every 3,000MT).
- Documentation: As-built drawings, O&M manuals.
10 Personnel training
- Training objects
- Training content
- Training time
11 Management system
- Cattle feed production process specifications
- Cattle feed equipment operating procedures
- Job responsibilities
- Labor discipline and personnel management system
- Safety production system
- Total quality management system
- Financial system
If you want to start a cattle feed plant project, feel free to contact us to customize your cattle feed processing plan!
Can you show some of the cattle feed mill process designs you have worked on?
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For the processing technology of cattle, sheep and ruminant feed, different raw materials and product types will make the processing technology very different. Whether you want to process complete compound feed, concentrate feed, grass feed, premix or fermented feed, you are welcome to contact Richi Machinery to customize your cattle feed factory process and obtain the corresponding equipment quotation!
Production lines and processes designed for cattle feed plant projects in different countries:
40-50 T/H cattle feed mill project design
- Type: combined feed plant
- feed product: chicken and cattle pellets
- Applicable to large feed company
10 T/H cattle feed mill project design
- Type: full feed plant
- feed product: cattle feed pellets
- Applicable to Medium-sized feed mills and medium- and large-scale breeding farms
3-12 T/H grass feed line for cattle feed (from grass alfalfa hay)
- Type: grass feed plant
- feed product: ruminant cattle pellets
- Suitable for small and medium-sized farms and feed mills
0.8-4 T/H cattle feed processing design (From corn straw & rice straw)
- Suitable for small sized farms and cattle feed mills
- Type: cattle straw feed plant
- feed product: ruminant cattle pellets
If you have any needs or questions for cattle animal feed production line project process design, contact Richi Machinery for professional technical support!
Equipment needed to start cattle feed plant project?
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Generally speaking, cattle feed mill projects mainly require the following livestock feed mill equipment:
- Raw material pretreatment: floor scale, cleaning screen, permanent magnetic drum (iron stone removal)
- Crushing system: water drop type crusher (for fiber raw materials), micro powder machine (premix)
- Ingredient mixing: electronic scale, double-shaft paddle mixer (with molasses addition port)
- Pelletizing section: ring die feed pellet machine (compression ratio 1:5-1:7), conditioner (high temperature steam)
- Post-processing equipment: countercurrent cooler, crusher (optional), screening machine
- Packaging and warehousing: automatic packaging scale, palletizer, steel plate warehouse (moisture-proof)
- Auxiliary system: pulse dust removal (explosion-proof type), boiler (above 0.8MPa), central control room
hammer mill feed grinder
Used in cattle feed materials crushing section.
- Capacity: 3-25 T/H
- Main Power: 30-160 KW
Feed Mixer machine
Used in cattle feed raw materials mixing section.
- Capacity: 250-2000 KG
- Main Power:
- 4-55 KW
cattle feed pellet machine
Used in cattle cow feed raw materials pelleting section.
- Capacity: 1-48 T/H
- Main Power: 22-315 KW
animal Feed Extruder
Used in extruded cattle feed production process, especially aquatic feed and pet feed.
- Capacity: 0.5-12 T/H
- Main Power: 0.75-355 KW
Bale breaker
For grass-containing animal ruminant and livestock feed production.
- Capacity: 1-20 T/H
- Main Power: 30-90 KW
Grass crusher
Mainly used for crushing grass, straw, hay and related feed raw materials.
- Capacity: 0.3-3 T/H
- Main Power: 22-93 KW
animal Feed Dryer
Used in the drying section of cattle feed processing plant.
- Capacity: 2-12T/H
- Main Power: 44.3-71.8KW
grass dryer machine
Used in the drying stage of feed processing containing grass and agri raw materials.
- Capacity: Customizable
- Rotate speed: 3-8 R/Min
Pellet Cooler Machine
Used in cattle feed pellet cooling section.
- Capacity: 3-25 T/H
- Main Power: 30-160 KW
vibrating screening machine
Used in cattle feed pellet grading section.
- Capacity: 3-20 T/h
- Main Power: 1.5-5.5 KW
Automatic Bagging Machine
Used in cattle pellet & mash feed packing section.
- Capacity: 6-12 Bags/Min
- Main Power: 1.1-5 KW
Spraying Machine
Used in the spraying section of cattle feed mill plants
- Capacity: 3-15T/H
- Main Power: 22KW
When purchasing a complete set of cattle feed making machines, you need to make a selection based on factors such as production scale, process flow, and feed type. At the same time, it is also necessary to choose cattle feed equipment manufacturers with high technical levels and high-quality services to ensure the quality of cattle feed plant project and after-sales service.
How does the cattle feed mill equipment handle high-fiber raw materials (such as alfalfa, straw) ?
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Cattle feed often contains 30%-50% crude fiber (such as straw, hay), and ordinary grinders are prone to clogging. Need to confirm:
- Grinding machine type: Recommended water drop grinder (with pre-cutting function), screen aperture ≥ 8mm, to avoid fiber entanglement.
- Conditioning process: High temperature and short-time conditioning (85℃/30 seconds) can soften the fiber, but the steam pressure ≥ 0.5MPa is required.
How to ensure the stability of cattle feed pellets (low powdering rate) ?
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Ruminants need hard pellets (PDI ≥ 90%) to prolong chewing time. Key points:
- Ring die parameters: compression ratio 1:5-1:7 (1:8-1:12 for ordinary poultry feed), die hole diameter 6-8mm.
- Binder addition: 1%-2% molasses or lignin sulfonate is recommended to reduce powdering.
- Actual measured data: After a ranch in South Africa used a double-layer conditioner, the powdering rate dropped from 12% to 5%.
Can the equipment of the cattle feed plant project be upgraded to a higher output later ?
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Cattle feed plants often need to reserve space for expansion (such as from 10T/H to 15T/H). Need to be clear:
- Main equipment margin: The power of the grinder motor should be over-equipped by 15% (such as 110kW instead of 90kW for a nominal 10T/H).
- Steel structure load-bearing: The platform load needs to be designed according to the maximum future production capacity (such as embedded parts bearing 200% dynamic load).
- Case lesson: A factory in Brazil was forced to rebuild the steel structure when expanding production due to the lack of reserved space, and the cost increased by 40%.
What special cattle feed mill projects have you done?
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cattle feed plant project In indonesia
- Output: 4-6T/H
- Feed type: Cattle Sheep Feed
- Workshop size: 12m*10m*23m
- Main equipment of the project: Cattle feed hammer mill*110KW; 2.Cattle feed mixer*1000kg/batch; 3.batching scale*1000kg/batch; 4. cattle feed pelletizer machine*110kw; 5.cooling machine*SKLH20*20; 6. grass crusher machine; 7.screen machine, etc.
- Installation time: 30 Days
- cattle feed plant project cost: FOB $280,000
cattle feed plant project In USA
- Output: 10-12T/H
- Feed type: cow & poultry feed
- Workshop size: 16m*7m*7.5m
- Main equipment of the project: 1.feed hammer mill*90KW; 2. feed mixer*1000kg/batch; 3. feed pellet machine*160kw; 4. cooling machine; 5. crumbler machine; 6. screen machine; 7. automatic packing machine, etc.
- Installation time: 40 Days
- cattle feed plant project cost: FOB $550,000
cattle feed plant project In south africa
- Output: 3-4T/H
- Feed type: Ruminant cattle goat feed
- Workshop size: 60m*24m*12m
- Main equipment of the project: 1. Hammer mill * 110 kw; 2. Mixer * 1000kg/batch; 3. Pellet machine * 110 kw; 4. Cooling machine* 0.93 kw; 5. screen machine*0.25kw, It’s full automatic control system.
- Installation time: 90 Days
- cattle feed plant project cost: FOB $320,000
cattle feed plant project in Argentina
- Output: 5T/H
- Feed Type: Ruminant Alfalfa Feed
- Project area: 320m2
- Main equipment of the project: bale breaking machine, alfalfa crusher machine, ring die alfalfa pellet machine for cattle, scraper conveyor, belt packaging scale, molasses adding machine, gas boiler, screener, etc.
- Installation time: 40 days
- cattle feed plant project cost: 350,000 USD
cattle feed plant project in Uzbekistan
- Output: 0.8-1.2T/H
- Feed type: cattle and goat feed
- Workshop size: 6m*5m*5.5m
- Main equipment of the project: Cattle feed crusher machine, single-shaft ribbon mixer for cattle feed, SZLH-250 1-2T/H double-layer conditioner cattle goat feed pellet making machine, cooling belt, etc.
- Installation time: 30 Days
- cattle feed plant project cost: FOB $57,000
cattle feed plant project in U.K.
- Output: 12T/H
- Feed type: Ruminant premix Feed
- Workshop size: 3500 m2
- Main equipment of the project: Hopper and fence, Pulse dust collector, Twin shaft mixer, Bucket elevator, Finished product warehouse, automatic packing scale, etc.
- Installation time: 135 Days
- cattle feed factory project cost: FOB $650,000
cattle feed plant project in india
- Output: 16-20T/H
- Feed type: cattle & poultry sheep feed
- Project area: 4193m2
- Main equipment of the project: Pulse dust collector, Permanent cylinder magnet, cattle feed pellet machine, Counter flow cooler, Bucket elevator, Permanent magnet cylinder, Pulse dust collector, Rotary distributor, Rotary grading screen, Electronic packing scale, Weighing grease adding machine, Steam line , Air compressor, silo sytems, etc.
- Installation time: 130 days
- cattle feed plant project cost: 670,000 USD
cattle feed plant project In Russia
- Output: 60T/H
- Feed type: Cattle horse goat rabbit feed
- Project area: 5650m2
- Main feed mill equipment of the project: Scraper conveyor, Bucket elevator, Initial cleaning and screening of materials, Permanent magnet cylinder, Grinder, Single shaft mixer, cattle livestock feed pellet machine, stock pellet cooler, screening machine, extruder, Double bucket belt packing scale, Sewing conveyor , Boiler, etc.
- Installation time: 300 days
- cattle feed plant project cost: 2,700,000 USD (Including silos)
cattle feed plant project in Vietnam
- Output: 40-50T/H
- Feed type: cattle & fish feed
- Project area: 4574m2
- Main equipment of the project: Dust removal fan, Scraper conveyor, Bucket elevator, Auger conveyor, Spiral distributor, Rotary grading screen, Impeller feeder, Powder sieve, Animal feed granulator, Twin screw extruder, Feed grinder, Ultrafine grinder, Twin-shaft paddle mixer, Counter flow cooler, dryer machine, bagging machine, etc.
- Installation time: 270 days
- cattle feed plant project cost: US$1.8 million (Including silos)
cattle feed plant project in brazil
- Output: 20-30T/H
- Feed type: Dairy Cow Feed
- Project area: 1996.3m2
- Main equipment of the project: Cow feed crusher, Rotary distributor, cow feed mixer, Cow feed pellet making machine, Scraper conveyor, Belt packaging scale, Molasses adding machine, Electric hoist, Gas steam generator, Silo system, etc.
- Installation time: 120 days
- cattle feed mill project cost: 1,640,000 USD
cattle feed plant project in Thailand
- Output: 3-5T/H
- Feed type: Cattle mash feed
- Workshop size: 8m*7m*6.5m
- Main equipment of the project: 1.cattle feed hammer mill*37KW; 2.cattle feed mixer*500kg/batch; 4.cattle powder feed packing machine and other auxiliary equipment, etc.
- Installation time: 15 Days
- cattle feed mill project cost: FOB $140,000
cattle feed plant project In New Zealand
- cattle feed plant project cost: FOB $90,000
- Output: 1-2T/H
- Feed type: maize cattle feed
- Workshop size: 6m*3m*7m
- Main equipment of the project: 1.feed hammer mill*11KW; 2.feed mixer*250kg/batch; 3.animal feed pellet mill*22kw; 4.cooling machine; 5. screen machine; 6. packing machine and other equipment.
- Installation time: 50 Days
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How to deal with the explosion risk of high-starch raw materials (such as corn) ?
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In some cattle feed plant projects, the proportion of corn in cattle feed is high (60%+), and the lower limit of dust explosion is only 20g/m³. Must:
- Equipment selection: pulse dust collector with spark detection + inert gas fire extinguishing (such as CO₂ injection).
- Pipeline design: horizontal conveying wind speed ≥18m/s, vertical ≥22m/s, anti-dust accumulation.
In some cattle feed plant projects, how to accurately add non-protein nitrogen (such as urea) and avoid agglomeration ?
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The amount of urea added is usually ≤1%, but it is easy to absorb moisture and agglomerate. Solution:
- Liquid spraying system: After the urea is dissolved, it is evenly sprayed through a high-pressure nozzle (error ±0.05%).
- Mixing order: Premix with a carrier (such as bran) first, and then enter the main mixer.
In some cattle feed plant projects, how to accurately add non-protein nitrogen (such as urea) and avoid agglomeration?
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Rice husks contain 15%-20% silica, and the wear coefficient is 5 times that of corn. Countermeasures:
- Material upgrade: The hammer is welded with tungsten carbide electrodes, and the life is extended to more than 800 hours.
- Airflow design: The cyclone separator is lined with ceramic sheets, and the wear resistance is increased by 3 times.
- Cost comparison: The annual replacement cost of ordinary steel increases. Although the wear-resistant solution is 50% more expensive, it saves 60% in the long run.
How do boiler specifications meet the high tempering temperature requirements of cattle feed plant projects ?
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Cattle feed tempering requires high temperature (90-95℃), and ordinary boilers have insufficient pressure. Key points:
- Boiler selection: saturated steam pressure ≥0.8MPa, gas supply ≥200kg/ton of feed.
- Pipeline insulation: rock wool wrap + aluminum skin outer protection, temperature drop controlled within 5℃.
How to switch recipes (e.g., fattening cows vs. lactating cows) ?
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There are big differences in the recipes of cattle feed (e.g., fat powder needs to be added to lactating feed). Required configuration:
- Intelligent central control: recipe library stores ≥50 groups, switching time <3 minutes.
- Liquid addition system: independent metering pump controls grease/molasses (accuracy ±0.1%).
- User feedback: A ranch with 10,000 heads in Ningxia has reduced labor costs by 70% through an automatic recipe system.
How to solve the on-site hoisting problem of large equipment (such as pellet mills) in large cattle feed plant projects? ?
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The pellet mill weighs 5-8 tons per cattle livestock feed production line unit and needs to be planned in advance:
- Factory opening: reserve ≥3m×4m equipment entrance, or design removable wall panels.
- Hoisting plan: require the manufacturer to provide force analysis diagram (such as floor load ≥5t/m²).
Can a feed production line be designed to process cattle feed, chicken feed, and fish feed at the same time?
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Yes, not only can we process different feed types, but also different feed forms at the same time, such as pellet, mash, extruded feed, etc. We will customize the production line process according to customer needs, and we have a large number of projects belonging to this type of composite production line. You can contact us directly, and RICHI engineers will provide you with technical support from 0 to 1.
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