OMNI-Feed module

A cost-effective solution for on-farm feed and herd management

OMNI-Feed helps you to set up and monitor feed strategies for groups of animals, monitor feed usage, develop feed growth curves, and develop diet budgeting to influence productivity.

OMNI-Feed not only monitors feed usage for groups of animals, it also helps you manage the feed inventory of the site and schedule feed deliveries. Easy-to-read windows display feed bin levels, feed forecasts, and low feed level alarms.

OMNI-Feed includes two powerful bonus systems: the Herd Information System and Feed Mill Information System.

How OMNI-Feed works

OMNI-Feed works with the Feed Level Sensors to accurately measure the levels in feed bins. OMNI-Feed analyzes the information it receives from the Feed Level Sensors and then converts it to reliable measurements of the feed level, which it displays in height, volume, or weight.

OMNI-Feed determines the amount of feed usage by measuring the feed levels at different times of the day and then calculating the difference. OMNI-Feed calculates the daily feed usage at midnight each day.

When a feed delivery occurs, the sensor detects the bin lid opening (auger delivery system) or an increase in pressure (pneumatic delivery system).

If the sensor detects an increase in the feed level after the lid has been closed or the pressure returns to normal, then OMNI-Feed recognizes this as a "fill event". OMNI-Feed's feed ticket reconciling helps correct any differences between the amount of feed measured and the amount of feed delivered.

Feed ticket reconciling

The Feed Ticket Entry window allows you to reconcile your feed bin inventory with the feed delivery tickets. The system helps correct differences between the amount of feed measured (Feed Level Sensors) and the amount of feed delivered (feed ticket) and helps ensure the correct feed goes into the correct bin in the correct quantity.

Feed forecasting

OMNI-Feed's Feed Forecaster analyzes your feed usage, compares it with the feed bin levels, and then forecasts your upcoming feed ration needs. This helps you more efficiently schedule feed deliveries, and warns of potential feed shortages.

The Feed Forecaster can also send faxes to pre-selected fax numbers. The faxes show which ration is in each bin, when each bin will be empty, and suggest how much of each ration you should order.

Timed feeding

OMNI-Feed can control feed augers using the timed feeding feature.

Timed feeding allows you to schedule feeding times and automatically feed your animals as much as they want to eat, without worrying about wasting feed.

If a drop tube is dislodged from a feeder, or the shut-off switch fails to function, the auger will only run for a pre-determined amount of time before shutting off. This helps prevent excess feed from being delivered and wasted.

Charts and reports

The charting and reporting tools allow you to review and print information for any previous period. OMNI-Feed has two charts and two reports. Click on the links below to see a sample of each report. All sample reports open in a new window.

The Bin Level Viewer displays the feed level in height, volume, and weight. The display has two indicators that show if the feed level is below the reorder level or low feed level.
Feed Usage Charts display the amount of feed that disappears from a feed bin (or group of bins) for each selected day.
Average Daily Consumption Charts are a powerful tool that display the average daily feed consumption (per animal) of a population group over time. Average Daily Consumption is a key indicator of the performance and growth of a group of animals.
Feed Usage Reports display the usage for the selected feed groups or production environments. The top of the report contains general information and dates. The bottom of the report displays the total feed usage.
Feed Fill Reports display the feed deliveries for the selected feed groups.

In addition to the charts and reports listed here, the Herd Information System and Feed Mill Information System include their own powerful reports. OMNI-4000 logo

As with all OMNI-4000 modules, you can export information to third-party software such as databases, spreadsheet programs, or reporting packages.

Features

Herd Information System that includes animal census, weight, history, and more
Feed Mill Information System that includes ration ingredient and nutrient analysis
Feed ticket reconciling that helps ensure the accuracy of measurements and feed deliveries
Easy-to-read displays showing information at a glance
Feed level detection, including low feed level alarms
Feed forecasting and feed inventory display
Automatic feed reorder notifications (by fax)
Reliable feed delivery detection from auger or pneumatic delivery systems
Automatic phase-change triggers for phase feeding
Extensive charting and reporting tools including average daily consumption, feed ingredients, feed usage, and more
Multiple bin calculation capability

Benefits

Increases feed management capabilities
Reduces feed inventory outages
Helps control feed levels in all the feed bins at your site
Helps make sure you receive the correct quantity of the correct feed in the correct bin at the correct time, all at the lowest possible cost
Improves control of the feed management process from feed mill to feed bins
Provides the data to help create an optimal feed manufacturing schedule
Helps schedule the most efficient feed delivery assignments for all drivers and trucks
Helps provide a competitive edge
Helps make your site more efficient and more profitable

Additional information

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