Abstract

A "rotating drum" type mixer was tested to determine if it could produce a uniformly mixed feed. Feed was manufactured in four separate trials, which examined addition sequence, mixing time, mixer capacity, and liquid addition. Uniformly mixed feed was obtained after 8 min, when ingredients were properly sequenced and mixed. Smaller batch sizes decreased the time required to obtain a uniform mixture. The mixer distributed liquid uniformly through the feed and had excellent clean-out capabilities.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 21, 1991

Keywords: Swine day, 1991, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 92-193-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 641, Swine, Rotating drum mixer, Feed uniformity, Feed manufacturing, Mixer testing

How to Cite:

Stark, C. R., Fahrenholz, C. H. & Behnke, K. C., (1991) “Evaluation of a rotating drum mixer”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 141-143. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.6306