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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Common Mixer for Poultry Feed
Which type mixer is commonly used for mixing all ingredients of poultry feed during feed milling?
- Ribbon type mixer — Correct Answer
- Horizontal mixer
- Vertical type mixer
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Ribbon type mixer
The Ribbon type mixer (also called ribbon blender) is the most commonly used mixer in poultry feed milling because it efficiently blends both dry and semi-wet ingredients into a homogeneous mixture using a helical ribbon agitator.
Types of Mixers — Comparison
| Mixer Type | Common Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbon type mixer | Poultry feed milling (most common) | Horizontal ribbon agitator; thorough blending; easy discharge |
| Horizontal mixer | General feed mixing | Broad category that includes ribbon mixers |
| Vertical type mixer | Small batches; on-farm mixing | Auger-based; slower mixing; less uniform for large batches |
Feed Milling Process Order
- Receiving raw materials → Storage → Grinding (Hammer mill) → Mixing (Ribbon mixer) → Pelleting (optional) → Packaging → Dispatch
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Horizontal mixer → broader category; ribbon mixer is the specific type used in poultry feed mills
- Vertical type mixer → less efficient for commercial-scale poultry feed; uneven mixing for large volumes
- None → incorrect; ribbon type mixer is the standard choice in poultry feed manufacturing
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