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Method and system for administering micro-ingredient feed additives to animal feed rations

  • US 7,762,714 B2
  • Filed: 06/07/2006
  • Issued: 07/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of measuring micro-ingredients delivered to a feed ration, said method comprising the steps of:

  • determining a bulk density for at least one micro-ingredient;

    assigning a base value to the bulk density;

    dispensing the micro-ingredient from a dispensing device;

    recording the length of time in which the dispensing device operated to dispense the micro-ingredient;

    calculating an amount of the micro-ingredient delivered taking into account the bulk density value and the length of time;

    determining a compensation factor without weighing the micro-ingredient, said compensation factor being derived from consideration of at least one factor of a plurality of factors including temperature, viscosity, and loose/hard packed packaging and storage conditions;

    adjusting the base value of the bulk density by the compensation factor; and

    calculating a revised amount of the micro-ingredient delivered taking into account the adjusted bulk density value and the length of time.

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