Equipment Considerations for On-Farm Feed Milling

摘要

In the past 35 years, on-farm feed processing technology has progressed from portable mixer grinders and proportioner mills to very sophisticated, computerized, weight-based batching systems controlled by automation that rivals anything available on the commercial market. However, regardless of the type of mill you use for particle reduction, or the type of mixer or distribution system you incorporate, the results will reflect the level of management that is applied to the feed milling system. Proper maintenance, monitoring and record keeping are critical. That being said, an on-farm feed mill, properly sized to your operation and feed demands, could be key in your ability to survive and remain competitive in the hog industry in the 21st century.