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How to Safely and Efficiently Feed Beef Cattle

Beef cattle are a critical component of the agriculture industry, providing an important source of food for people all over the globe. However, it's not just about providing food. To produce high-quality beef, cattle must be well-fed and maintained in a healthy state. To achieve…
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The Benefits of Equipment Automation for Food & Animal Feed Industries

The costs of keeping workers safe in dangerous manufacturing environments is high and will likely continue to rise as the need for PPE and appropriate workplace distancing increases. In these situations, food processing automation equipment not only presents an opportunity to reduce costs and improve…
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Animal Feed Industry Outlook & How to Upgrade Your Process

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The animal feed industry is among the highest producing industries in the world. According to Michigan State University’s website, by the year 2050 the global population will have increased from the current 7.6 billion to an approximate 9.2 billion. This means that food demands…
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Unique Challenges and Solutions for Cattle Feedlot Managers

Cattle feedlot managers face many unique challenges, as they manage facilities and feeding programs, health problems of the cattle, safety and sanitary concerns and the efficiency of the process.  To maximize profit and sustain the health of the herd, feedlot managers need the right tools,…
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How to Maintain Accuracy in Microingredient Dosing

Accuracy is essential when it comes to microingredients. Microingredients tend to be substantially more expensive than macro ingredients. These ingredients also can be harmful if they’re not measured accurately. With tight tolerances, it’s important to pay close attention to equipment maintenance as well as equipment…
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The Technology Revolutionizing the Cattle Industry

Technological advancements have helped to make production faster and more efficient in every industry. The cattle industry is no different, and significant advancements have helped to make raising, growing, and feeding cattle faster, easier, and more efficient. Let’s take a look at the top technologies…
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How to Save Time and Money with an Automated Cattle Feed Mixer

Mixing cattle feed is a more complicated process than many people might think. Cattle feed is a carefully formulated mixture, with the right amounts of grain, roughage, protein, vitamins and minerals for cattle to grow to a high weight quickly. Cattle feed also contains antibiotics…
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How to Find the Right Cattle Feed Mineral Mixer

A drug mixer for animal feed can help cattle feedlots save a lot of time and money. These machines precisely weigh and mix drugs and other additives before they’re later applied to cattle feed. If you’ve considered investing in an automated cattle feed mixer, but…
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Cattle Pro: The Cattle Feed Micro Machine Saving Time and Money

Finding the right cattle feed micro machine for your dry and liquid micro ingredient additives can save you time and money. Understanding the challenges facing feedlots, APEC developed the CattlePro with flexibility, durability, and cost-savings in mind. The CattlePro is a cattle feed micro ingredient…
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CattlePro Liquid and Dry Microingredient System: A New Way to Feed Animals

As a producer of animal feed for the beef industry, it can be difficult and expensive to add all the supplements and drugs to your feed effectively and efficiently. Thankfully, with the CattlePro Liquid & Dry Microingredient System, you’ll be able to produce high quality…
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