The article discusses the factors affecting the reduction of the energy consumption of feed chopping and the justification of the feed chopper parameters. There is a design and principle of operation of the laboratory setup presented and described. A corn cob chopper with improved chopping quality reduces energy consumption, lowers operating costs and improves feed digestibility.
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