DeLaval introduces a new feed distribution robot as part of its total feeding solution

DeLaval has expanded its robotic offer to include the OptiWagon™, a new electric autonomous feed distribution robot. 

DeLaval specialist 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. 

The OptiWagon™ is capable of supplying a variety of animal groups with different feed mixes up to twelve times per day. The recipes and the routes can be set and adjusted via DeLaval’s 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 Mr Bodenstein.

The OptiWagon™ forms part of DeLaval’s Optimat™ robotic system and provides an efficient and flexible feeding system that can help to save valuable time and limit energy costs. The Optimat™ system is installed on over 600 farms, mainly in Europe and is designed for 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 Bodenstein. 

For more information on the DeLaval Optimat™ automatic feeding system click here.