Programmed hog feeder and process
CA 1135578 A · Owner: Chore-Time Equipment, Inc. · Inventors: Donahoe, Bradley E.; Brembeck, Howard S.; Van Gilst, Carl
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A method of feeding hogs is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing all the hogs with all the feed they care to consume for a limited feeding period of time, and thereafter denying all feed to all the hogs for a limited feedless period of time. Preferably, weaner hogs are provided with all the feed they care to consume during three separated limited feeding, periods of approximately two hours each per day. These feeding periods are alternated with three feedless periods during which all feed is denied to all the small hogs. This feeding regime is maintained until the hogs weigh approximately 100 pounds. Thereafter two limited, feeding periods are provided each day until the …
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- Granted November 16, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 16, 1999.
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