The cattle and sheep feed processing workflow generally includes raw material receiving and cleaning equipment, conveying equipment, crushing equipment, batching equipment, mixing equipment, pelleting equipment, extrusion equipment, liquid coating equipment, ventilation and dust removal equipment, packaging equipment, and a central control system.

Hammer mill: suitable for crushing grains, straw, and root crops; ideal for medium to low hardness materials such as corn, sorghum, wheat, beans, and other granular feed ingredients. It can also crush forage grasses, dry weeds, sweet potato vines, peanut vines, corn stalks, dry cereal stalks, bean stalks, and other medium-to-low hardness straws. Typically, corn particles sized around 2mm–5mm meet the requirements of most users. If straw is used as raw material for feed pellets, a screen size of 3mm–8mm is recommended. For direct feeding to pigs, cattle, or sheep after crushing, screen sizes of 15mm–30mm can be selected. This crusher is an ideal, efficient, and economical choice for small-to-medium rural pig farms, specialized livestock farmers, and sideline processors.

This hammer mill features a compact and rational structure, small footprint, low noise, low energy consumption, high efficiency, smooth operation, reliable sealing, dust-free pollution, excellent self-cooling performance, easy disassembly and maintenance, simple installation, and convenient replacement of damaged parts. Generally manufactured according to national standards using standardized components, replacement parts of the same specification are readily available, effectively controlling maintenance costs.

The screw conveyor is a fully enclosed conveying system capable of horizontal, inclined, vertical, long-distance, and short-distance transport. During conveying, it effectively prevents environmental pollution caused by spillage and dust. With large dimensions, high precision, and excellent conveying performance, it can be flexibly configured based on working conditions and directly connected to associated equipment without requiring a foundation, maximizing space utilization. Crushed forage or grain can be delivered directly to the required location, replacing manual handling—saving time, labor, and improving efficiency. It is an indispensable piece of equipment for continuous processing.

Mixing equipment is also essential in animal husbandry. Traditional mixing involves manually piling materials and repeatedly turning and covering them—an approach that is both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Powder additives often mix unevenly. Compared to traditional methods, modern mixers offer significant advantages: shorter mixing time, continuous operation, lower energy consumption, multifunctionality, and more uniform blending.

It can directly mix dry forage and concentrates, or mix with added water. During operation, the inner screw rotates material near the central axis while pushing it axially from the center toward both sides. Meanwhile, the outer screw rotates material near the drum wall and pushes it axially from both sides toward the center. This dual-action mechanism ensures thorough and rapid mixing.

In animal husbandry, directly feeding crushed material is only a temporary solution. It becomes impractical when forage is scarce in winter. Storing loose straw occupies significant space due to its bulky nature. Without proper storage, it can become a breeding ground for rodents, leading to feed loss and disease transmission—causing more harm than good. The invention of the feed pellet machine solves this major problem. Under pressure between two rollers, the material is extruded into cylindrical pellets. Feed pellets typically follow specific formulations—roughly composed of 50% forage, 30% concentrated grains, 10% wheat bran, 10% soybean meal, and minor additives. After thorough mixing, a small amount of water is added to achieve a total moisture content of approximately 15%, making it suitable for processing by a feed pellet machine. During pelleting, the intense pressure generates heat, which helps reduce bacteria and parasites. Once slightly dried, the finished pellets can be bagged and sealed.

Pellets produced by the feed pellet machine are smooth, round, well-colored, and have optimal hardness. Formulated with multiple ingredients, they offer balanced nutrition and prevent selective feeding by animals. With controlled raw materials, production costs are reduced while nutritional value, safety, and digestibility are enhanced.