METHOD OF PREPARING FEED MIXTURES FOR ANIMALS Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: fodder production for animals. SUBSTANCE: method of preparing feed mixture includes grinding of succulent, coarse and concentrated fodders, their mixing and adding of a conserving agent. Used as succulent fodders is green grass which is ground up to particles size within 1-5 mm; coarse fodders are ground up to particles size within 1-10 mm; and mineral substances are added to concentrated fodders and they are ground together up to particles size of 1-5 mm. All components are simultaneously mixed, and in the process of mixing, a binding agent - beet syrup, is added to them. After mixing feed mixture is subjected to granulation up to size of granules diameter of 10-14 mm. Used as mineral substances are common salt, microelements and zeolite. EFFECT: prevention of components stratification, increased eatability; increased using of nutritive substances, better digestion; prolonged storage life; mechanization of feed mixture distribution. 3 cl, 1 tbl, 4 ex