Automatic feed system for young farm animals - includes computer controlled dispenser with individual animal identification to enable record keeping.

摘要

The equipment includes a number of positions (60) for distributing a feed mixture. These are supplied via a mixer (61) with powered milk, water (62), pure milk from a tank (50) and various additives from a battery (63) of dosing pumps (64). The pumps are controlled by a computer system to dispense required quantities. Each animal arriving at a position is identified, and supplied with an amount of food - possibly 500 grammes - and this is recorded for the partic. animal. If there is any left when the animal leaves, this is also noted, so that an accurate record of consumption is produced. ADVANTAGE - Provides accurate control of feed amount taking into consideration varying conditions e.g. season, and improves well-being of individual animal by allowing it to eat or drink whenever it feels hungry or thirsty.