1834 - Patent for feed cutter for horses and cattle

Farming tool
Status: yes

About This Innovation

* Porter of Lincolnton, North Carolina, received a patent for her invention related to cutting feed for horses and cattle. * Porter’s invention was designed to improve the efficiency and practicality of feeding livestock, its purpose was to streamline the process of cutting and preparing feed. * Advantages of cutting cattle feed into small pieces was a well-known and broadly accepted practice, especially by dairy farmers. * Cutting feed into small pieces (chaff) made it easier for cows and horses to digest, reduced food waste, and prevented animals from rejecting parts of their diet.

Key Information

Category:
Farming tool

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
N/A

Patent Information

Patent Number: N/A

Technical Specifications

N/A

Women Behind This Innovation