High density animal feed bales
AssigneeThe Amalgamated Sugar Company
InventorsGalan M. Rogers, Kenneth L. Schmidt
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Abstract
The present invention provides a high density bale of shredded pulp. The bale contains pulp and additive which are compressed while dry to obtain a bale of 40-65 lb/ft.sup.3 density. Twine or straps secure the bale. Animal feed bales of this invention contain low additive concentrations and low or no sugar content.
Claims19
A high density animal feed bale including:
- fibrous pulp;
- and
- an effective amount of additive, said pulp and additive being compressed in a dried state to a density of at least about 40 lb/ft.sup.3.
A pulp bale containing cellulosic fibrous material in admixture with binding additive, said bale being formed under compression forces while said pulp and additive are in a dried condition containing up to about 8 percent moisture, said bale having a density greater than about 40 lb/ft.sup.3.
A high density animal feed bale including:
- an admixture of
- fibrous pulp;
- and
- an effective amount of dried additive, said dried additive contributing up to about 8 percent sugar content to said admixture;
- wherein
- said pulp and additive are compressed in a dried state to a density within the range of about 40-65 lb/ft.sup.3.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.