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The invention described herein is a vehicle-based feed distribution system comprising: a hopper assembly where a metal ball is located in a hopper outlet located at a bottom portion of a hopper, where an auger inside a horizontal dispensing tube is driven by an auger drive means that directs a feed

The invention described herein is a vehicle-based feed distribution system comprising: a hopper assembly where a metal ball is located in a hopper outlet located at a bottom portion of a hopper, where an auger inside a horizontal dispensing tube is driven by an auger drive means that directs a feed mix from a hopper longitudinally down the horizontal dispensing tube extending out from the hopper outlet, and where a feed outlet at a distal end of the horizontal dispensing tube distributes the feed mix; where the hopper assembly is coupled to a tow vehicle, and where the tow vehicle controls the auger drive means to meter distribution of the feed mix.

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1. A vehicle-based feed distribution system comprising: a hopper assembly wherein a metal ball is located on top of an auger between at least two angled guide panels, wherein each of the ball and the angled panels are located in an interior of a hopper outlet located at a bottom portion of a hopper,

1. A vehicle-based feed distribution system comprising: a hopper assembly wherein a metal ball is located on top of an auger between at least two angled guide panels, wherein each of the ball and the angled panels are located in an interior of a hopper outlet located at a bottom portion of a hopper, wherein said auger inside said hopper outlet is driven by an auger drive means to direct a feed mix from said hopper longitudinally down a horizontal dispensing tube extending outwardly from said hopper outlet, wherein a feed outlet is removably attached to a distal end of said horizontal dispensing tube distributes said feed mix downward; wherein a tow vehicle is configured to pull said hopper assembly, wherein an engine of said tow vehicle directly controls said auger drive means to meter distribution of said feed mix and wherein said angled guide panels have longitudinal axes, wherein the longitudinal axes are configured to be parallel to each other and parallel to said auger. 2. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 1 wherein said auger drive means can be any of A) a hydraulic means, B) a power take-off means, C) a combustion engine means, or D) an electric motor means. 3. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 1 further comprising a flexible hose coupling wherein said flexible hose coupling connects said bottom portion of said hopper to a proximal end of said horizontal dispensing tube. 4. The vehicle-based feed distributing system of claim 3 wherein said flexible hose coupling allows said horizontal dispensing tube to fold vertically upward against said hopper when not in use. 5. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 3 wherein said flexible hose coupling allows said horizontal dispensing tube to traverse in a 60 degree are relative to the ground. 6. The vehicle-based feed distributing system of claim 1 further comprising a stabilizing means wherein said horizontal dispensing tube is prevented from moving vertically while said tow vehicle is in motion. 7. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 6 wherein said stabilizing means is a tubular bar with a first swivel end connected to said hopper and a second swivel end is connected to said horizontal dispensing tube. 8. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 6 wherein said stabilizing means is a cable with a first swivel end connected to said hopper and a second swivel end is connected to said horizontal dispensing tube. 9. The vehicle-based feed distribution system of claim 8 wherein said cable is steel.