Apparatus for logging data associated with feed ingredients and rations for delivery to feedlots

Abstract

A data logging device for logging data associated with feed ingredients added to and feed ration removed from a feed delivery vehicle having a feed container and an electronic weigh scale for generating a signal representative of the weight of feed in the container, comprising: a display and user input device; means responsive to an increase in the signal for displaying the weight of material added to the container and responsive to input of an ingredient identification code for storing the the identification code and the weight of a feed ingredient added to the container; means responsive to a decrease in the signal for displaying the weight of feed ration discharged from the container and responsive to an input animal pen identification code for storing the pen identification code and the weight of material discharged at the animal pen; means for calculating the weight of each ingredient previously loaded into the container contained in the ration discharged at the pen; and means for storing the weight of each ingredient loaded into the container contained in the ration discharged at the pen in association with the pen identification code and the weight of material discharged at the animal pen.

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