Livestock Supplement & Feed Packaging Systems
Packaging systems for livestock supplements and feed: precision and hygiene for livestock farming
Vertical packaging unit with auger filler and pneumatic feeding system.
Challenges in packaging livestock powders and granules
Livestock supplements often come in the form of ultra-fine powders, hygroscopic materials, or heavy granules. These physical characteristics present three main challenges for producers:
- Dust dispersion in the environment: Many additives and micro-ingredients are highly volatile.
- Dosing accuracy: Proper livestock nutrition depends on the perfect balance of nutrients and mineral salts inside each bag.
- Hygiene and cleaning: Preventing product residue between different production batches is essential, especially when dealing with medicated feed.
Dolzan vertical packaging machines: the advantages for the livestock sector
The efficiency of a feed and supplement packaging system is measured by its versatility and long-term reliability. Choosing a Dolzan vertical form fill seal (VFFS) solution offers concrete advantages:
- Fast sanitization: Our systems feature fully inspectable and openable hoppers, ensuring a deep cleaning process that eliminates any risk of cross-contamination.
- Format flexibility: With a single automatic packaging machine, you can produce various bag styles (such as classic pillow bags or block-bottom bags) and change formats in just a few minutes.
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M.A.P.): For supplements highly sensitive to oxygen and moisture, the lines can be equipped with inert gas (nitrogen) injection systems, doubling the product’s shelf-life.
Towards sustainable packaging
Beyond mechanical efficiency, Dolzan supports livestock companies in their transition toward environmental sustainability. Our vertical form fill seal machines and bagging systems are fully tested and ready to process next-generation, recyclable, or paper-laminated heat-sealable films, reducing environmental impact without compromising bag strength or seal integrity.
Safety and compliance in animal nutrition
When packaging additives and premixes, food safety is paramount. All Dolzan packaging lines designed for the agricultural and livestock sectors are built in strict compliance with MOCA standards (Materials and Articles in Contact with Food). The integration of online inspection equipment, such as industrial metal detectors, guarantees an additional layer of control, protecting animal health and safeguarding your brand’s reputation.
