TMR mixer wagon checklist

Is your feed mixed consistently every day? Tom Oelberg, feed specialist with Diamond V, recommends using the following checklist to reduce variation in TMRs from load to load and within loads.

• Are the blades sharp?
• Is the kicker plate in good condition?
• Is there good clean out?
• Are load cells weighing accurately?
• Is the feeder allowing proper mix time after the last ingredient is added?
• Is wagon level during loading?
• Is there twine wrapped around the mixer screws or augers? 
• Is there feed built-up around the screws?
• Do you have super magnets installed on the discharge chute?

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