Feedplans

Description

The Feedplans section builds upon the Ration by enabling users to assign specific pens to predefined rations, thereby creating comprehensive feedplans for the farm. This feature allows precise feed management across different animal groups.

Key Features

Ration Assignment

• Link rations created in the Ration Management section to specific pens
• Calculate feed quantities automatically based on animal numbers
• Set adjustment percentages based on real-world observations (e.g., leftover feed)

Pen Management

• Associate multiple pens with appropriate rations
• Specify animal counts for accurate feed calculation
• Customize feed distribution across different animal groups

Feedplan Creation

Add New Feedplan:

• Click New on the top menu.
• Assign a unique name to the feedplan.
• Select a Ration from the dropdown list.
• Set the following fields:
  • Load Split (%): Percentage of the total feed assigned to the feedplan.
  • Days: Specify the number of days the feedplan applies.
  • Device: Choose the device used for feed distribution.
  • Day Ration Mix Size (Kg): Automatically calculated based on the number of animals and the ration.

Add Pens:

• Use the Add/Remove Pens button to associate pens with the feedplan.
• Specify the number of animals in each pen and the adjustment percentage for feed distribution.

Save the Feedplan:

• Once all details are filled in, click Save.

Ration Feedplan Creation

Click Add Feedplan to associate a ration with specific pens.

• Feedplans multiply the ration (per animal) by the number of animals in a pen, calculating the total feed required for the pen.
• Fields in the feed plan:
  • Load Split (%): Splits the feed quantity across multiple loads if necessary.
  • Days: Number of days the feed plan is valid for.
  • Device: Associated feeding device.
  • Hide: Marks the ingredient as hidden in the app.
  • Skip Unload: Indicates that the farmer only loads the ingredients and does not unload them.
  • No Zero: TBD.
• Adjustment Percentage:
  • The Adjustment% field allows farmers to fine-tune feed quantities based on animal behavior and feed consumption.
    • Example: If cows consistently leave leftovers, the farmer can reduce the adjustment to 80% to provide only 80% of the planned feed.
• Calculation Summary:
  • Total Fresh: Total fresh weight of feed for the pen.
  • Total DM: Total dry matter weight for the pen.
  • DM Kg/Cow: Dry matter weight per cow.
  • Cost: Total cost of the feed plan for the pen.

Give the feedplan a Name.

• The name should be descriptive and indicate the purpose of the feedplan.
• Example: “Morning Feed for Dairy Cows”.
• Other fields include:
  • Load Split: Percentage of the total feed assigned to the feedplan.
  • Days: Number of days the feedplan applies.
  • Device: Choose the device used for feed distribution.
  • Skip Unload: Specify that only loading operations apply, and unloading is not recorded.
  • No Zero: TBD.

Optionally, you can click Add/Remove Pens to change the pens included in this feedplan.

Click Save to create the feedplan and associate it to the ration its been created with.

The feedplan will now be visible in the Feedplans section, where you can view, edit, or delete it as needed.

Ration Feedplan form

Additional Options

• Hidden: Toggle to exclude the feedplan from being displayed in the app
• Skip Unload: Option for specifying that only loading operations apply
• No Zero: Setting to ensure the wagon’s weight does not reset to zero

Use Case Examples

Creating a New Feedplan:

• Click New on the top menu.
• Assign a unique name to the feedplan.
• Select a ration from the dropdown list.
• Configure load split percentage, days, and device.
• Save the feedplan.

Managing Pen Assignments:

• Use the Add/Remove Pens button to associate pens with the feedplan.
• Specify the number of animals in each pen.
• Set adjustment percentages for feed quantities.
• Arrange pens in the desired feeding order.

Adjusting Feed Quantities:

• Use the Adjustment% field to fine-tune feed amounts.
• Example: If cows consistently leave leftovers, reduce adjustment to 80%.
• Monitor the calculation summary to see impact on total feed amounts.

Creating Ration-Specific Feedplans:

• Click Add Feedplan within a ration to create a linked plan.
• Configure settings specific to that ration.
• Set device and feeding parameters.

Feature Views

There are two views for managing feedplans in Feedlync: Menu view and List view.

Menu view

List view

Common Operations

Assigning Pens to a Feedplan

To assign pens to a feedplan:

Click Add/Remove Pens.

Select and add the pens by switching on the toggle.

• To remove a pen, switch off the toggle.

Change the order of pens by holding down onto the two lines and dragging the item up or down the list.

• We recommend creating an order on the list that follows the actual feeding order in the stable(s).

The size of the ration can be adjusted for the different pens by changing the %.

• For editing, click in the field, then type the correct value.

If you are done with the plan, save it. In case you no longer need a feedplan, select it from the list and hit delete.

Note

• When creating feedplans, use descriptive names that indicate their purpose (e.g., “Morning Feed for Dairy Cows”).
• Regularly review adjustment percentages to ensure optimal feeding based on consumption patterns.
• Organize pens in your feedplan to match the physical layout of your farm for more efficient feeding.