Animal Feed Mill Plant Pig Feed Processing Business In Nigeria

If you interested in making your own pig feed, or starting your pig feed processing business to earn money, it is necessary to know about the feed processing technology and equipment. Whenever you need help on starting animal feed mill plant, or want more details such as customized project plan, equipment list and price, production cost or construction details, don't hesitate to contact us!

Pig Feeding Industry In Nigeria

Raising pigs in Nigeria is good for making a profit. And the reason for this is that the period that the pigs reproduce is faster than any other livestock. Two times a year, a sow give birth to at least 10 piglets and sometimes more. And to think that the gestation period in only less than 115 days or less than 4 months. So, even if you begin your pig farm with a small number of pigs, you can have a large scale, commercial pig production in a very short time. The good thing about having a pig farm in Nigeria is that its geographical location and climate is ideal for pig growth. You don't have to invest much to start a pig farm and in a matter of time, you will get a great return of investment.

Having pig farms in Nigeria is beneficial to the health of the people. Because of the lack of protein in their diet, people have become malnourished. The protein from animals is very essential to nutrition and growth. So, if pigs are raised commercially, there will be plenty of meat available which can meet the protein needs of the people. With pig farming, we can expect healthier people in the country.

Main Pig Feed Manufacturing Processes

Poultry feed pellet production line is a complete unit of pig feed making equipment which includes feed crushing machine, drying machine, feed mixing machine, pellet machine, pellets cooler, and conveyors.

1. Moisture Adjustment: The moisture content of feed materials should be around 10-12%. Drying machine is adopted in commercial feed production of medium or large scale.
2. Crushing: Crush the grain or other big particles to get better pelletizing result and improve the production efficiency.
3. Mixing: Mix all the feed materials according to your feed formula.
4. Pelletizing: Feed the formulated feed mixture into feed pellet making machine to press them into pellets.

Raising pigs in Nigeria is a profitable business endeavor since Nigeria's economy mainly depends on the agricultural products or agribusiness. Pig farming business can not only meet the economic needs, but also improve the living standards of people in Nigeria.