摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for separating and mixing feed for livestock comprises at least two units (1,2,3) for processing feed. Each unit is provided with a space (4) for receiving one or more bales of feed (5) and reducing means (6) for separating feed from a bale. The apparatus furthermore comprises a mixing space for mixing feed components into a feed mixture, conveying means (7) for supplying separated feed to the mixing container, and delivery means (16) for delivering the feed mixture from the mixing space. Each reducing means is arranged for separating and discharging feed from one side of a bale of feed, and the mixing space forms part of a mixing container configured with a driveable mixing element. Weighing means are provided for weighing the amount of feed that has been supplied to the mixing container. A programmable control unit is provided, which control unit comprises input means for inputting a desired amount and composition of the feed mixture and which is capable of controlling each reducing means independently for separating an amount of feed from a bale of feed in dependence on the desired amount and composition of the feed mixture and the amount of feed as weighed by the weighing means that has been supplied to the mixing container.
</p> |