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    This document specifies pellet die specifications for different feed categories. Category I lists specifications for high grain feeds containing 25% or less protein and recommends steam conditioning meal to 80C or higher. Category II lists specifications for feeds containing 5-25% sugars or dry milk powder, noting caramelization begins around 60C. Category III provides specifications for protein supplements containing 5-30% molasses and recommends limiting steam conditioned meal to 60-75C. Category IV lists specifications for feeds with high levels of urea, recommending little or no steam be used.

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    This document specifies pellet die specifications for different feed categories. Category I lists specifications for high grain feeds containing 25% or less protein and recommends steam conditioning meal to 80C or higher. Category II lists specifications for feeds containing 5-25% sugars or dry milk powder, noting caramelization begins around 60C. Category III provides specifications for protein supplements containing 5-30% molasses and recommends limiting steam conditioned meal to 60-75C. Category IV lists specifications for feeds with high levels of urea, recommending little or no steam be used.

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    APPENDIX C - Pellet Die Specifications

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    This document specifies pellet die specifications for different feed categories. Category I lists specifications for high grain feeds containing 25% or less protein and recommends steam conditioning meal to 80C or higher. Category II lists specifications for feeds containing 5-25% sugars or dry milk powder, noting caramelization begins around 60C. Category III provides specifications for protein supplements containing 5-30% molasses and recommends limiting steam conditioned meal to 60-75C. Category IV lists specifications for feeds with high levels of urea, recommending little or no steam be used.

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    APPENDIX C - Pellet Die Specifications

    Feed Categories Die Hole, dia (mm) Die Thickness, (mm) Remarks
    I. High grain, complete feeds containing not more than 25% protein 4 40-50 Steam conditioned meal should be 80°C or
    5 45-55 higher for starch
    6 50-60 gelatinization
    II. Feed containing 5-25% sugars and/or dry milk powder or whey 4 20-35 Carmelization begins
    5 25-40 at about 60°C resulting
    6 30-45 in increased resistance
    III. Protein supplements containing 5-30% molasses 4 30-45 Limit steam conditioned
    5 40-50 meal to 60-75°C
    6 45-55
    IV. Feeds containing high levels or urea (6-30%) with or without molasses 4 20-35 Little or no steam
    5 25-40 should be used when
    6 30-45 pelleting high urea: feeds

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