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6.5.6.1 Changing the default quantity plan
You can change the default quantity plan based on 2 feeding concepts: The 40FIT feeding
concept (F) or the rationed feeding concept (R).
Depending on the feed entitlement, the feed is distributed across one or more portions These
portions can vary in size. Only the feed amount that is actually consumed is recorded.
If you deviate from a default quantity plan, a calf may not receive sufficient feed.
This can lead to malnutrition, which causes impaired growth and development, increased sus-
ceptibility to illness or even the death of your calves. Consult your feed consultant before mak-
ing changes that could have harmful effects.
Proceed as follows to change a default quantity plan based on the 40FIT feeding concept:
1. Choose
> Feeding > Plans > Feed
to go to the
Quantity
submenu.
2. Choose
to select the desired group.
Groups A and B are assigned to 40FIT plans by default.
The feeding plan of this group is shown in the display.
3. Choose
to select the feeding concept for the group:
40FIT/rationed
4. In the
Days (P 1)
column, you enter the length of the feeding period. You can enter values
from 2 to 99. The default setting is 5 days.
5. In the
from (P 1)
column, you enter the starting value for the feeding quantity. You can se-
lect values from 0.1 to 25.5 liters in 0.1 liter increments. The default setting is 6 liters.
Note:
The quantity entered here is a reference value for calculating alarm levels and is not
a limit.
6. In the
to (P 1)
column, you enter the final value for the feeding quantity. You can select
values from 0.1 to 25.5 liters in 0.1 liter increments. The default setting is 6 liters.
Note:
The quantity entered here is a reference value for calculating alarm levels and is not
a limit.
7. Activate 40FIT feeding at the end of a period by choosing (F).
If necessary, repeat steps 4 to 6 for
P 2
to
P 5
.
8. In
Duration
, you can check the total duration of the feeding plan.
Summary of Contents for TAP5-CH2-25
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