Design of an Automated Feeding and Drinking System for Turkeys in Different Stages of Development
Yadhira S. Valenzuela-Lino, Jesus Eduardo Rosales-Fierro, Jhon Rodrigo Ortiz-Zacarias, Nabilt Moggiano, Carlos Alberto Coaquira-Rojo, Deyby Huamanchahua
Abstract
Over the years, various activities within the poultry industry have automated their processes to optimize the breeding time of birds; Therefore, this research presents the design of an automated food and beverage system for turkeys in the different stages of its development. To obtain the sequence of the process, a flow chart was developed, the same one that structures the various phases of the system; In addition, to present the nutrients and additives present in the turkey feed, the Factory IO software was used as a simulation tool; on the other hand, the programming of the process was carried out in the TIA Portal software. As a result of the above, three different types of rations were obtained, which will be distributed according to the weights of the turkeys that are within the ranges (0-500) g, (500g-10kg), and (10kg-20kg) respectively; Additionally, each ration contains different Selenium (Se) additives, which is used to enhance the growth of turkeys. Finally, an automated feeding and drinking system for turkeys at different stages of their development was designed by structuring the flow diagram in each phase, which allowed us to optimize the feed supply of turkeys efficiently.