Topcon Agriculture’s smart feeding system was developed to make it easier for dairy and beef farms to manage and monitor the TMR (total mixed ration) and know exactly what their cattle are eating.
Available in the UK via LH Agro, the TMR Flex Pro system comprises a Digi-Star FD1 tablet, a Topcon CL-55 Cloud Connectivity Device, and a subscription to the firm’s TAP Feed Pro/Feedlot cloud-based platform.
Compatible with all existing Digi-Star scale systems or load cells on any brand of mixer wagon, the interface is said to be easy for users to navigate, and multiple operators can access the various data fields during the loading and unloading process.
“Feed inputs make up 50-60% of the variable costs on dairy and beef units, with a significant proportion of this investment lost as a result of poor feed conversion rates or wastage at the feed barrier,” explains Richard Reed, managing director of LH Agro, who adds that by improving feeding accuracy and reducing wastage results in significant cost savings.
“It also makes the process of loading the mixer wagon a little easier and less time-consuming, and ultimately ensures each group of cattle is being fed more accurately.”
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