A ration can be perfect and still fail at the bunk. If the load goes to the wrong pen, or half of it lands in the alley, the cows do not get what you planned. TMR pen discharge is the last step of every load, and LEO treats it as part of the record.
Pens are set up on LEO My Farm
Pens live on the LEO My Farm website. For each pen you can set:
- Head count.
- Animal type.
- Average weight.
- Days on feed.
- An optional barn or lot group.
You can archive a pen and keep its history, which helps when groups move through the year. Recurring feeding schedules set which ration each pen gets and when. When you edit a schedule, you can copy a day and choose “this day only” or “all future days.”
Draw the feeding area on the map
Each pen can have a feeding area drawn on a map. Trace the feed lane or the bunk for that pen right on the My Farm website. Once it is drawn, LEO knows where that pen’s feed should land.
This is the step that turns pen discharge from a guess into something the farm can check.
The operator discharges by pen in the app
In the cab, the operator runs the load in the LEO Agriculture app on iPhone or Android. When the load is mixed, the app moves to discharge. The operator picks the pen and unloads, and LEO Scale counts down the weight going out. Each pen shows its target weight and head count with a progress bar.
The pen and the amount discharged go on the same load record as the ingredients.
Unloads outside the area are flagged, not blocked
If an unload happens outside the pen’s mapped feeding area, LEO flags it for the manager. It does not stop the operator.
That matters. Farms have gates that stick, wet spots, and days when the feed lane is blocked. The operator has to be able to finish the job. The flag simply makes sure the manager knows, so it can be checked later instead of missed.
Pen score
Each pen page on My Farm shows the last 7 days. It lists feedings done against feedings scheduled, unloads on location, missed location, and a daily score.
The score combines two things: feedings done against scheduled, and unloads inside the mapped area. The default split is 70/30, and the farm can change it.
A quick look at the pen score tells you if a pen is getting fed on time and in the right place.
Skipped feedings
Sometimes a feeding should be skipped. A pen is being moved, or the vet asked for a change. Managers can mark a feeding as skipped, from the phone or the website, so the pen score reflects a real decision and not a missed load.
Why the office and the cab both matter
The office knows the plan. The cab knows the conditions. LEO splits the work so each side does what it is good at.
- The office sets up pens, maps areas, and builds schedules on My Farm.
- The cab loads, mixes, and discharges with the LEO Agriculture app.
- The server records it, flags anything outside the area, and scores each pen.
- The office reviews the record and follows up.
Tips for cleaner pen discharge
- Draw feeding areas a little generously around the bunk so normal driving does not flag.
- Keep head counts current so pen targets stay right.
- Review flags weekly and look for patterns, like one pen that always flags.
- Use the map trail to see the route the mixer took through the pens.
Discharge starts with the mixer
An even bunk starts with a mixer that unloads evenly and a door you can control. See our twin auger vertical TMR mixers, and talk to your LEO dealer about discharge options for your feed lane.
Getting started
Create your farm on LEO My Farm, set up your pens, draw their feeding areas, and set your schedules. Your operators discharge by pen from the LEO Agriculture app on iPhone or Android. Message us on WhatsApp at +1 608-480-8512 or email info@leoagriculture.com, or see the full line at LEO Agriculture.
