Method and system for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations
US8079750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/881
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method are provided for administering micro-ingredient feed additives or supplements to feed rations. The amount of each particular micro-ingredient to be delivered to a feed ration may be determined by a bulk density measurement. Alternatively, bulk density measurement may be used in combination with existing weight measurement and volumetric metering methods for multiple micro-ingredients. Delivery by bulk density requires determination of a bulk density value along with use of a dispensing device that dispenses a calculated amount of the micro-ingredient ration. The dispensing calculation may be achieved by analysis of delivery time, pulse count, or some other quantitative measure such as magnitude. Use of bulk density as a measurement technique eliminates the requirement for use of scales in the micro-ingredient delivery system.
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