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Mechanism of Hay Movement and Waste Reduction

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What happens here

The feeder's design keeps hay contained within the bottom manger area. As cattle consume the hay, gravity works to pull the remaining bale down into the feeding area. Additionally, sheeting on the bottom of the feeder helps to retain hay, further contributing to waste reduction.

Goal: The design ensures hay stays within the manger area, and gravity continuously pulls the bale down as cattle consume it, further aided by sheeting at the bottom to retain hay.

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kind of an added benefit is that that helps with digestion and rin function when they're able to eat that way. Um, but more than anything, it keeps the hay in in that bottom manger area and then as cattle eat from from this bottom area. Gravity works to pull the rest of the bail down, the sheeting on the bottom helps to keep the hay there. >> You know, I am a huge proponent of rolling out hay. >> But this saves up to what 25% of the hay

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