Chapter 18. Feed Milling Processes
Fig. 1 Hammer Mill. ... Within 20 seconds of entering the pellet mill, feed goes from an air-dry (about 10-12 percent moisture) condition at ambient temperature, to 15-16 percent moisture at 80-90°C. ... The average high-quality feed pellet made for poultry, swine, and beef, high in cereal grains, becomes mushy within minutes after immersion ...