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To prevent overeating, the amount consumed is limited by the maximum quantity defined in
the feeding plan. This means that the calves receive no more than the maximum feeding quan-
tity at each meal.
If you deviate from the default quantity limitation plan, a calf may not receive suf-
ficient feed. You may not reduce the defined quantity limitation values any further, especially
toward the end of the feeding period. This can lead to malnutrition, which causes impaired
growth and development, increased susceptibility to illness or even the death of your calves.
Ensure that the changes will not having any harmful effects, for example by rigorously moni-
toring your calves.
You change a default quantity limitation plan as follows:
1. Choose
> Feeding > Plans > Feed
to go to the
Limitation
submenu.
2. Choose
to select the desired group (A, B, C or D).
The default quantity limitation plan of this group is shown in the display.
3. In the
Days (P 1)
column, you enter the duration of the change. You can enter values be-
tween 1 and 99 days. The default setting is 14 days.
4. In the
Min (P 1)
column, you enter the minimum saved amount in liters. You can enter val-
ues between 0.2 and 9.5 liters. The default setting is 2 liters.
5. In the
Max (P 1)
column, you enter the maximum amount in liters. You can enter values
between 2.5 and 9.5 liters. The default setting is 2.5 liters.
The cursor goes to the next feeding period (
P 2
).
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for
P 2
to
P 5
.
7. In the
Block 40FIT
you enter the amount of time that a calf in the 40FIT period is blocked
after consuming its maximum quantity. You can enter values between 00:30 hours and
02:30 hours. The default setting is 02:00 hours.
8. In the
Duration
line, you can check the total duration of the quantity limitation plan in days.
6.5.7
Winter feeding plan
If your automatic feeder features MultiReader identification and a temperature sensor built into
the processor card, you can define a winter feeding plan for your calves. You can adjust the
feed quantity or concentration so that your calves receive more feed when temperatures drop.
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