However, the use of shaping equipment, like pellet presses, requires additional costs
in terms of energy demand and necessary additional equipment; like a boiler to generate
steam, conditioning equipment, a pellet press and a cooler. In light of the fact that after
mixing and blending already a complete diet in the form of mash exists, additional costs
for investment in pelleting equipment should be considered with respect to the gain that
can be achieved due to incorporation of the pelleting process.