This is a project about cattle pellet food machine in Italy. The new machine mainly produces pellets for Holstein dairy cows — which need high-energy, protein-rich pellets to maintain milk yields — and for local beef cattle that require energy-dense rations for fattening.
This is a project about cattle pellet food machine in Italy. In the rolling plains of northern Italy, a mid-sized feed factory has recently invested in upgrading its pelletizing capabilities with a single new cattle pellet food machine from RICHI Machinery. This factory, located near Parma — an area known for its premium dairy industry and beef fattening farms — has been producing custom feed mixes for local dairy cooperatives for over two decades.
In recent years, with rising raw material costs and new customer demands for consistent pellet quality, the factory management realized that their aging pelletizer was no longer up to standard. Output fluctuations, frequent die blockages, and high energy bills were hurting profit margins. Rather than overhaul the whole cattle feed production line, they decided to invest in a single, reliable cattle pellet food machine that would work seamlessly with their existing grinders, mixers, and coolers.
Name:
cattle feed machine
Country:
Italy
Date:
2015
Capacity:
3–4 T/H
Model:
SZLH320
The install period:
1 Day
Main Motor Power:
37 kW
Raw Material:
75% cereals, 10% dried alfalfa, 15% protein meal
Many smaller and medium feed producers in Italy don’t have the luxury of stopping production for weeks to replace entire lines. This feed mill needed a practical solution: a new cattle pellet press with better energy efficiency, robust build quality, and the flexibility to handle Italy’s typical cattle feed ingredients — a balanced mix of cereal grains, protein meals, and a small portion of hay meal or dehydrated alfalfa.
They chose the RICHI SZLH320 cattle feed pellet making machine, perfectly matched to their daily output and raw material blend.
With an average daily production of 15–20 tons of cattle feed pellets, the SZLH320 cattle pellet food machine in Italy hits the sweet spot between efficiency and cost.
Italian cattle feed is known for its high quality. In the Po Valley, feed is mainly based on corn, barley, wheat bran, soybean meal, and a modest percentage of forage. For this feed mill, the usual formulation is 75% cereals (corn and barley), 15% protein meal, and about 10% dried alfalfa or hay meal — typical for both dairy cows and beef finishing cattle.
This means the ring die cattle pellet food machine in Italy must handle fine cereals and a bit of roughage without compromising pellet durability or causing die blockages.
The new cattle pellet press mainly produces pellets for Holstein dairy cows — which need high-energy, protein-rich pellets to maintain milk yields — and for local beef cattle that require energy-dense rations for fattening. Some batches also serve small mixed farms that feed both cattle and sheep with the same pellet type.
The pellets are 6–8 mm in diameter, optimized for cattle intake. They help reduce feed waste, keep bunkers clean, and guarantee that farmers get consistent feed quality every time.
For an Italian cattle feed mill, consistency is king. Dairy and beef producers here demand tight control of feed composition because of strict EU regulations and the high value of premium meat and milk. A breakdown in pellet consistency can affect everything from daily gains to milk quality — which, in regions like Parma or Lombardy, means lost revenue.
The new cattle pellet food machine in Italy gives the feed mill reliable output shift after shift. It handles sticky raw materials like corn with high moisture content better than the old machine, and the improved conditioning system ensures optimal steam penetration, which means better pellet durability.
This Italian customer reports clear benefits from their new RICHI cattle pellet mill:
This cattle feed machine project is a typical example of how Italian feed companies think: they prefer gradual modernization over risky full-line replacements. Many older mills in Italy were built to last, and owners know it makes more sense to upgrade parts step by step.
By choosing a single high-quality cattle pellet press, this feed mill extended the life of their overall system while boosting output and product quality. This gives them more flexibility to adapt to changing raw material prices — which is critical in today’s volatile grain market.
What sets RICHI apart is not just the machinery — it's the package. For this Italian customer, RICHI's team supported them with:
The feed mill's management sees this new cattle pellet food machine as the first phase of a larger plan. As they gain more customers, they hope to add a second pellet machine — possibly an SZLH350 — to double capacity.
In the meantime, the new unit gives them a competitive advantage: more reliable supply, more uniform pellets, and lower operating costs.
Local farmers are noticing the difference, too. With better pellets, they spend less time cleaning feed bunks, waste less feed, and see more stable daily gains. That means more predictable milk output for dairy herds and faster finishing for beef cattle — exactly what Italy’s premium meat and cheese brands depend on.
In Italy, practical solutions always win. For feed producers who want to stay competitive without risky downtime, a phased investment in a single cattle pellet press, cattle feed pellet mill, or cattle pellet food machine can be the perfect next step.
RICHI Machinery understands this reality — and our experts can help any feed mill match the right machine to their raw materials, target capacity, and budget.
Whether you run a family-owned mill, a cooperative, or a large commercial feed plant, the right pellet machine makes all the difference. If you need advice on selecting the best ring die cattle pellet machine, designing a new layout, or planning phased upgrades, the RICHI team is ready to help.
Get in touch today — and see how a smart, practical investment can pay back in better feed, happier farmers, and stronger results for Italy’s proud cattle industry.
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