the kelantan dolomite animal feed project malaysia
in the northeastern state of kelantan malaysia bordering thailand a specialized agricultural project is processing local dolomite into a high-quality animal feed supplement for the regions growing livestock industry. this is the kelantan dolomite animal feed project which features a simple but reliable raymond mill stone powder grinding mill with a capacity of 3 tons per hour. the raw material is dolomitic limestone sourced from a quarry in the gua musang district where extensive deposits of this calcium-magnesium carbonate rock have been identified.
dolomite is an essential mineral supplement in animal nutrition providing both calcium and magnesium two elements critical for bone development eggshell formation and metabolic function in poultry cattle and goats. the raymond mill grinds the dolomite to a fine powder with a target fineness of 150 microns or approximately 100 mesh. this specific particle size ensures optimal digestibility for animals while being coarse enough to handle easily in feed mixing operations without excessive dust.
the primary application of this dolomite powder is as a mineral premix ingredient for poultry feed manufactured by local feed mills serving the broiler and layer industries of kelantan and the neighboring states of terengganu and pahang. the magnesium content of dolomite is particularly valuable for poultry as it plays a crucial role in enzyme activation and nerve function. a smaller portion of the production is sold directly to smallholder cattle and goat farmers who mix it with palm kernel cake and other local feed ingredients to create balanced rations for their animals.
the project faced the challenge of meeting the strict quality standards required for animal feed ingredients including limits on heavy metals and other contaminants. the solution was to implement a rigorous quality control program with regular testing of both raw material and finished product at an accredited laboratory. the dolomite source was carefully selected for its low levels of undesirable elements and the grinding circuit was designed to prevent any contamination from external sources. the 3 tons per hour capacity of this stone powder grinding mill may be modest but it plays a vital role in supporting the agricultural economy of one of malaysias less developed states providing local farmers with an affordable and reliable source of essential minerals for their livestock operations
