An animal feed dispenser includes a control module and a feed dispensing module. The control module includes a detection member and an electronic control card. The detection member is suitable for generating a detection signal when the feed dispenser is located close to an enclosure containing animals. The feed dispensing module includes a feed dispensing orifice and an actuator. The electronic control card is configured to receive the detection signal and, as a function of the detection signal, to transmit an activation signal to the actuator and the actuator is configured to trigger a flow of feed through the dispensing orifice when the activation signal is received.

The present invention relates to a dispensing apparatus for the controlled dispensing of a high viscosity feed supplement hydrogel, which has a fluid container (A), a diaphragm pump (1), a fluid box (B) in which dispensing nozzles (6) are arranged.

The invention is characterized in that within the fluid box (B) it has a pressure regulator (2), one or more pneumatic dispensing valves (3) associated with the pressure regulator (2), and a fluid distributor (5) connected to the lower outlet openings of each pneumatic dispensing valve (3), wherein to each fluid distributor (5) one or more dispensing nozzle(s) (6) are arranged orderly in several rows, a solenoid valve (4) is connected to an upper outlet connector of the pneumatic dispensing valve (3), an outlet of an air pressure regulator (8) is connected to one of the inlets of the solenoid valve (4) and an outlet of a control box (C) is electronically connected to another inlet of the solenoid valve (4), which control box (C) can also be operated via WIFI by a remote control (9), another outlet of the air pressure regulator (8) is connected to an inlet of the diaphragm pump (1), an optical sensor (7) is arranged in the fluid box (B) for optimal control of the dispensing nozzles (6), an outlet of the optical sensor (7) is connected to one of the inlets of the control box (C).

Systems and methods for automated pet food dispensing are described. One apparatus includes a receptacle configured to hold a sealed container containing wet pet food. The apparatus may include an electrically-operated plunger configured to interface with the receptacle. A processing system may be connected to the electrically-operated plunger. In one aspect, the processing system is configured to initiate a pet feeding event by actuating the plunger to interface with the receptacle, puncture the sealed container, and dispense the wet pet food into the food bowl. The processing system may maintain a time history to determine one or more future pet feeding events.

An apparatus for remotely feeding and remotely engaging with an animal is provided herein. The apparatus comprises a body including a food container and a water reservoir for storing food and water to be provided to a domestic animal. The apparatus further includes a dispenser system that is in communication with the food container and the water reservoir. The dispenser system is remotely controllable by the user such that the user may provide sustenance to the animal even when remote from the animal. The apparatus also includes at least one sensor that allows the user to remotely interact with and engage with the animal. The user may control the remotely controllable features of the apparatus via a device, such as a smart phone.

A milk cart comprises a chassis, a storage tank coupled to the chassis, and a conveyor system comprising an exit configured to connect to a return line that terminates inside the storage tank. The return line comprises a first portion extending vertically towards a bottom of the inside of the storage tank, a second portion extending vertically in a direction towards a top of the inside the storage tank, and a base portion extending from the first portion to the second portion. The second portion is positioned at a lateral distance from an interior of a wall of the storage tank and further comprises an upper end comprising at least one opening.

A feeding station for farm animals (45), as in particular for pigs, provided with a first reservoir (3) for a first animal food component, a first conveyor pipe (15) connected to the first reservoir (3), with a first conveyor screw (17) extending internally of the first conveyor pipe (15), and a mouthpiece (7) for reception in the mouth of an animal (45). A first end of the first conveyor screw (17) is coupled adjacent to the first reservoir (3) to a rotatable first drive (21) and a second end of the first conveyor screw (17) ends shortly before the mouthpiece (7). The feeding station (1) is further provided with at least a second reservoir (5) for a second animal food component, a second conveyor pipe (16) connected to the second reservoir with a second conveyor screw (19) extending internally of the second conveyor pipe (16). A first end of the second conveyor screw (19) is coupled adjacent to the second reservoir (5) to a second drive (23) which is rotatable independently of the first drive (21). The second conveyor pipe (16) is joined together with the first conveyor pipe (15) adjacent to a second end of the second conveyor screw (19). The first and second drives (21, 23) are operable by a control unit (33) in accordance with a desired mixing ratio of the first and second animal food components.

This invention relates to a feed system for delivering liquid feed to animals. The system includes a feed apparatus having at least one liquid feed source, and at least one at least common supply line connected to the liquid feed source. A plurality of animal feeding stalls are connected to the at least one common supply line along its length.

An apparatus engageable with a container of pet food for preparing the pet food includes a water source, a water pump, and a water heater. The water pump causes a first amount of water to flow to the heater where the first amount is heated and then causes the heated first amount to flow into the pet food whereby the pet food is heated to a first temperature and moistened to a first moistness level. A timer monitors a first steeping period after the first amount has flowed into the pet food, then the water pump causes a second amount of water to flow to the heater. The second amount then flows into the pet food. The second amount is heated such that the pet food obtains a second temperature cooler than the first temperature and moistened to a second moistness level moister than the first moisture level. The timer then monitors a second steeping period after the second amount has flowed into the pet food and then actuates a ready indicator to indicate that the pet food is properly heated and moistened for serving.

An animal feeding apparatus is related, including a base and a reservoir connected to the base, the medium in the reservoir is driven into or out of the reservoir through a port of the reservoir. The base includes a first cavity communicating with the reservoir, and a second cavity adjacent to and communicating with the first cavity. A piston is movable positioned in the first cavity, and having a first force end away from the reservoir. An activator is movable positioned in the second cavity, and having a second force end away from the reservoir. An linkage member is formed between the first cavity and the second cavity, and engages with the piston and the activator and guide the piston and the activator to move in two opposite directions to get the medium to move into or out of the reservoir. An animal feeding method is also related.

A feeder for pigs as they grow continually from weanling size to finisher pig size includes a trough and a shelf with a water pipe located underneath the shelf with a plurality of water dispensing nipples operable by the pigs to dispense water downwardly into the trough for mixing with feed in the trough. The shelf is fixed in height at a common height for use by the pigs both as weanling size and as they grow to finisher size so that it is not adjustable to accommodate growth. This is obtained by selecting the dimensions of the height of the shelf relative to the water nipples and the side walls and the shape of the shelf to allow the required access.