ODRC data schema: Feed intake during milking

Data schemas describe data that are collected on an ongoing basis from research centres, and provide add-on documentation that enhances the value of raw data. This schema is applicable to all datasets collecting data on feed pellets dispensed to cows at the Voluntary Milking System (VMS) during milking.

There is no scale to weigh the actual amount of feed consumed. Each record is the total amount (kg) of feed pellets dispensed hourly - e.g. hour = 14:00:00 and feed_dispensed = 1.5, therefore this cow ate 1.5 kg of feed from 1 pm to 2 pm. If a cow started milking at 03:55:00 and finished at 04:05:00 there will be two records for that session, one for the amount dispensed until 4 am and another for the amount dispensed until 5 am.