Systems and methods for assessing the homogeneity of feed mixtures for farm animals (review)

Abstract

Relevance. When forming a diet for feeding animals that are kept in modern livestock complexes, the farmer pursues an exceptionally rational approach in terms of livestock productivity and the period of productive existence of animals. First of all, the provision of these indicators forms the quality of animal feeding, expressed in the total nutritional value of the diet and the quality of mixing the components that make up its composition.Methods. The updating of the direction of scientific research was carried out on the basis of a preliminary literary review of modern publications in the international journals Journal of dairy science, Robotics and autonomous systems and Agriculture. In addition, the functionality of modern analytical equipment from world manufacturers used in agriculture was analyzed. The technical solutions of the exhibits of industry exhibitions, as well as the accompanying documentation, are considered. The existing methods for determining the homogeneity of feed mixtures for farm animals have been studied, advantages and disadvantages have been identified.Results . The existing methods for estimating the homogeneity of feed mixtures are considered. A new concept has been proposed for constructing a system for determining the homogeneity of feed mixtures by optical methods, which is based on express measurement of the optical properties of feed mixture components on the surface of a conveyor belt or mixing unit, the use of which will allow you to manage the temporary modes of mixing feeds and assess the serviceability of the machines and units used.