What does formula feed mean and what are the types of formula feed?

Formula feed refers to a feed that is evenly mixed with different sources of raw materials in a certain proportion according to the precise design of the formula based on the nutritional needs of different animal species, physiological stages, and production performance.

Semi-finished material

01

Premix:

There are various types of feed raw materials, and for the convenience of ingredient preparation, feed processing factories simply pre mix certain raw materials, which are called premixes. The premix is divided into:

0.5%~1% premix: contains various vitamins and trace elements required by different animals.

3% premix: Add salt and amino acids to the 1% premix.

5% premix: Add animal required phosphorus and protein feed to the 3% premix.

02

Concentrate:

On the basis of premix, protein raw materials required by animals are added in proportion, and users only need to add energy raw materials to become formula feed. Convenient for farmers in corn producing areas to use, reducing transportation and packaging costs.

Finished materials

01

Powder:

The production process of powdered feed made by grinding and mixing various raw materials is simple. As long as there is a grinder connected to the strander and storage tank, it can be produced. Small farmers generally use 500 and 1000 strander.

Generally, it can be used and twisted as needed, and traditional Chinese medicine or other medications can be added at will, making it very convenient. But the palatability of the powder is poor, and chickens tend to be picky, picky, picky, and toss, resulting in high waste and dust.

02

Granular material:

After thoroughly mixing the feed ingredients, they are moistened with steam and water, modulated, and machine extruded into strips and granules, which are then dried.

Granular materials have strong palatability, relatively uniform intake of various nutrients, small waste, and low dust, but are not easy to mix or add other drugs.

03

Expanded material:

The granular feed is made by fully mixing feed ingredients, moistening them with steam and moisture, modulating them, and extruding and expanding them through high temperature and high pressure machines.

The advantage of puffed feed is that after high temperature and high pressure puffing, long chains become short chains, starch becomes dextrin, and the digestion and absorption rates are greatly improved.