The robotic offering from DeLaval has been extended to include the OptiWagon, a new electric feed distribution machine.
Wynand Bodenstein says: “Feeding is one of the biggest costs for a dairy farm and is also the most labour-intensive activity after milking. To help drive feed efficiency, DeLaval has launched a new robot as part of a combined automated feeding solution. It completes DeLaval’s Optimat range of robots that provide a total feeding solution from weighing, cutting and mixing to delivering feed where and when it is needed.
According to the company, it can supply different animal groups with feed mixes up to 12 times a day, with users able to adjust recipes and routes through the DelPro farm management system.
“The new feed distribution robot helps to optimise the conversion of the forage dry matter into milk. Being able to do this efficiently is a great benefit for any dairy farm,” says Wynand.
It forms part of the Optimat system, which is currently installed on over 600 farms and has a capacity of up to 1,000 cows.
“DeLaval stands by its concept of having separate products for mixing and cutting and distributing feed to provide a system that is better for both farmers and cows,” concludes Wynard.
For more information go to www.delavalcorporate.com