OptiDuo™
Push up your milk yield!
Howard Edwards from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and Liam Roche from Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, share their firsthand experiences with the DeLaval OptiDuo™ robotic feed pusher.
Howard Edwards noticed an increase in milk production and improved forage availability after his OptiDuo™ “Ernie” started. “With more light and space in their new shed, better access to feed with a two-to-one cubicle to feed fence ratio, and the OptiDuo™, we are seeing milk production rise and estimate our yield to go up from 9,500 litres to over 10,000 litres this year,” explains Mr Edwards.
Liam Roche, seeking to reduce the time-consuming task of silage pushing with a tractor multiple times a day, now enjoys a streamlined feeding routine, thanks to the OptiDuo™. Previously, this task would have been done up to 6 or 7 times daily, the last time at 9 pm. With the OptiDuo™ concluding its duties by 3 am, his cows are “leaving the ground licked clean and aren’t hungry by the time we are ready for the morning feed at 6 am.”
With Howard Edwards estimating a rise in milk yield and Liam Roche experiencing a significant reduction in their daily workload, the OptiDuo proves to be a game-changer for farmers seeking efficiency and productivity.**
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OptiDuo™ pushes up milk yield in Shropshire
Howard Edwards, having utilised the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) to install a DeLaval OptiDuo™ robot in his new shed, has experienced increased milk production, estimating a rise from 9,500 to over 10,000 litres annually, along with a notable improvement in cow behaviour and health due to reduced competition and enhanced forage accessibility. The OptiDuo™, equipped with Adaptive Drive technology, not only automates feed pushing but also refreshes feed, contributing to higher feed intake and milk yield, while its quiet operation ensures cow comfort and safety.
Benefits of the OptiDuo™
Increases productivity
Increases productivity
The DeLaval OptiDuo™ robotic feed pusher is fitted with Adaptive Drive, a function that enables the robot to tackle different feed types and quantities automatically. The feed is refreshed and cows are encouraged to get up and eat again, supporting increased feed intake and improved milk yields.
Time and labour savings
Time and labour savings
The DeLaval OptiDuo™ eliminates the time-consuming task of manually pushing feed back to the feed fence and ensures that this task is not forgotten. Running times of the OptiDuo™ can be programmed, ensuring cows have enough feed in front of the feed fence day and night.
Reduces competition and stress
Reduces competition and stress
Regular re-mixing and even distribution of the feed aids in decreased sorting and gives lower-ranking cows a chance to receive a re-mixed ration at the feed fence, leading to less competition and stress.
Less feed waste
Less feed waste
By re-mixing the feed before placing it in front of the cows again, rather than simply pushing it back, results in less sorting and reduced feed waste.
Safety features
Safety features
The reliable navigation system with an induction line ensures that the OptiDuo™ is always precisely where it should be. Sensors are in place to ensure that if the OptiDuo™ encounters a fixed object, person, or animal, it stops immediately and resumes operation only when it is safe to do so. The design of the auger prevents it from picking up objects, instead pushing them in front of it.
Suitable for large and variable types of rations
Suitable for large and variable types of rations
The OptiDuo™ boasts a unique feature called Adaptive Drive. This innovative capability allows it to adapt its driving behaviour, adjusting not only its speed but also changing tracks if necessary to ensure that feed is consistently delivered close to the cows.
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*Introducing our exclusive DeLaval OptiDuo™ satisfaction guarantee!
Here's how it works: when you purchase the OptiDuo™, you'll pay the full amount at the time of installation. This includes the price of the OptiDuo™ and installation.
But here's the best part: we're so confident you'll love your OptiDuo™ experience that we offer a unique satisfaction guarantee. After 14 days and again after 3 months, your DeLaval dealer will reach out to you to ensure everything is meeting your expectations. If, for any reason, you're not completely satisfied, we've got you covered. You'll receive a refund of the DeLaval OptiDuo™ price and two-thirds of the installation cost.
So, why wait? Experience the OptiDuo™ difference today risk-free, and join the many satisfied customers who are enjoying the benefits of the DeLaval OptiDuo™!
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**Dairy producer testimonials reflect their real-life experience using DeLaval products. Results in testimonials have not been independently verified and DeLaval does not claim the results are typical.
**Actual performance and improvement will depend on a number of factors, including prior milking practices, type of cows, farm and herd maintenance practices. Nothing herein constitutes a warranty or guarantee of service of performance.