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This chapter reviews current developments in automated feeding technologies in livestock farming, particularly focusing on ruminants. It begins by providing an introduction to an automatic feeding system (AFS) and gives an overview of the current typologies of AFS available on the market. The chapter then goes on to examine the benefits, challenges and technological developments in robotic feed pushers, followed by an overview of precision mineral feeding technologies. A section on automatic calf feeders is also provided, which is then followed by a discussion on how automated feeding systems can be integrated into livestock farm management.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Automation in livestock feeding: context and technological rationale
- 3 Robotic feed pushers: benefits, challenges and technological developments
- 4 Precision mineral feeding
- 5 Automated calf feeders
- 6 Integrating automated feeding systems into farm management
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Where to look for further information
- 9 References