Bone Meal Recovery

Bone byproducts generated during rendering and processing are a valuable source of protein and minerals, but they must be properly processed before they can be used in feed, fertilizer, or other commercial applications. Left untreated, bone material is highly perishable and difficult to manage at scale.

High moisture levels increase transportation costs, reduce shelf life, and make the material more difficult to handle, store, and process. Wet bone material is also prone to microbial growth and spoilage, which further limits its usable window. Traditional drying systems often require large amounts of energy and multiple processing steps — drying in one system, then milling in another — before a finished bone meal product can be produced. Each additional step adds cost, equipment, and complexity to the production process.

Shockwave’s Technology provides an efficient solution for drying and milling bone meal into a stable, value-added ingredient, all within a single continuous process.

A Better Way to Process Bone Meal

Our proprietary technology combines drying and particle size reduction into one continuous process, producing a consistent product while reducing moisture and preparing the material for downstream applications. By eliminating the need for separate drying and milling equipment, processors can reduce capital investment, energy consumption, and operating complexity.

Whether processing poultry, pork, or other rendered bone materials, the system is designed to improve product stability, handling, and storage while supporting a wide range of end uses — from animal nutrition to industrial applications.

How the Technology Works

Feed — Rendered bone material enters the processing system.

Dry — The material is dried to reduce moisture, improving shelf life, handling, and storage while preparing it for additional processing.

Mill — As the product dries, it is simultaneously milled into a consistent particle size for improved flowability and downstream use.

Recover — The finished product exits the system as a dry, stable bone meal suitable for packaging, storage, or use in commercial applications.

Why Choose Shockwave?

Reduce Moisture

Produce a more stable product with lower moisture content to improve handling, transportation, and storage.

Dry and Mill in One Step

Combine two processing operations into one continuous system, reducing equipment and simplifying production.

Produce a Consistent Product

Create a uniform particle size that supports blending, packaging, and downstream manufacturing.

Scalable for Your Operation

Systems can be configured to meet a wide range of production capacities, from smaller facilities to high-volume operations.

Proven Through Results

Shockwave has successfully processed poultry steamed bone meal, reducing moisture from over 41% to approximately 13% in a single trial while simultaneously milling the material. Additional testing continues to optimize performance across different feedstocks and operating conditions, giving processors confidence before committing to full-scale implementation.

End-Use Opportunities

Properly processed bone meal can be used in a variety of commercial applications, including:

• Animal feed ingredients
• Pet food
• Organic fertilizers
• Soil amendments
• Industrial and specialty agricultural products

Ready to Evaluate Your Material?

Every material is different. Our team can review your application, discuss your processing goals, and determine the best path forward — including pilot-scale testing.

Next Steps

• Discuss your application
• Schedule a pilot trial
• Evaluate your processing goals

Contact us to start the conversation.