DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF ANIMAL FOOD MAKING MACHINE USING WASTE FRUITS AND VEGETABLE PULP

Nowadays, the availability of food for cattle is a significant issue for farmers, exacerbated by environmental conditions like drought. Since human life is somewhat dependent on cattle, it is essential to meet their dietary needs. One potential solution involves utilizing the fruit and vegetable pulp that typically goes to waste. By reducing the moisture content, which leads to decay, this pulp can be repurposed effectively. The process, known as “pulp to pedigree,” involves heating the pulp to reduce its moisture content and then grinding it into a form that can be fed to animals. This machine not only decreases the moisture content but also aids in storing the pulp. Once dried, the pulp is finely ground into a pedigree that can be readily used as cattle feed, thus saving valuable pulp from being wasted. The machine operates through a heating and drying process using heating elements and hot air flow. By maintaining the furnace temperature and air velocity at optimal levels for the specific fruit pulp and waste from juicers, the moisture content can be minimized without harming the nutrients. This drying process extends the shelf life of the fruit waste, which can then be directly used as animal feed. This approach enhances animal nutrition and reduces fruit waste, providing a practical solution to the cattle food availability problem.