Feeding
Reduce labour and speed up milking time
Automatic feeders put an end to the backbreaking work of having to manually carry and lift the feed, and result in a drastic reduction in milking time overall.
They are easy to install and operate, and virtually maintenance-free.
Quicker and easier loading
With Dairymaster appetiser feeding as each cow enters the parlour a small amount of feed is dispensed which encourages fast loading. When the unit is being attached the remainder of her allocated feed is dispensed, this usually results in a more content cow when the cluster is attached. Scientific trials have also shown higher levels of oxytocin are present when cows are fed during milking.
Who wants to milk must feed
Feeding each cow according to its performance is now very simple – the computer calculates everything for you. The result is more milk and better cow performance because each cow is fed according to its individual energy needs. In addition, because the feed is tailored to the specific needs of each cow, you incur lower feed costs because no more feed is wasted.
The right diet is decisive
On a dairy farm, proper nutrition is critical for optimal herd health management and maximum production. A balanced diet helps maintain the cow's energy level. Proper nutrition helps regulate the cow's energy balance before and after calving, when she needs it most. Feeding according to nutritional requirements after calving also reduces the risk of developing ketosis and acidosis and improves reproductive health.
Best built feeder in the world
Dairymaster In Parlour feeders are built for a long life and are completely corrosion resistant. Due to its completely enclosed design dust is minimised and rodents are prevented from entering easily.
Take the backache out of feeding!
Dairymaster’s Batch Feeder system is our entry level to in-parlour feeding. With one touch on the button you can feed the entire row of cows without the physical labour.
Strong, robust, low maintenance system
- Low cost system.
- Variable feed amounts allowable.
- Accurate Feeding.
- Small to large amounts can be administered with ease.
- All feed drops at once.
- One action lever control in pit to feed cows.
- Corrosion free
How big is a scoop?
Be more consistent with your feeding. Dairymaster Batch Feeders feed equivalent amounts to each cow in the parlour.
Individualise your herd
Feeding cows individually promotes better milk yield, fertility and better herd health. With our OptiFeeder technology each cow gets a predetermined amount of feed based on her individual performance, needs and requirements.
Undisturbed eating for improved cow comfort
Feeding cows individually promotes better milk yield, fertility and better herd health. With our OptiFeeder technology each cow gets a predetermined amount of feed based on her individual performance, needs and requirements.
Feed efficiently and effectively
Keeping cows in the right body condition is of paramount importance. Many cows loose too much condition in the early period after calving leading to Negative Energy balance and associated health risks. With Dairymaster Optifeeder you can be assured of feeding her the right amounts of feed at the right lactation stage.
Feed Max
Ensure high quality feed for each cow
Pushing up feed is one of those tedious yet necessary tasks on farm. Ideally feed needs to be pushed up every few hour to always keep a fresh ration in front of the cows. In this way even less dominant cows get feed of optimum quality. Dairymaster’s FeedMax system pushes feed up automatically at set intervals allowing you to reserve your time for the more important things in life.
Improve on rumen health
Cows keep their rumen in optimal condition by eating 12-14 meals per day. Automatically pushing up feeds at regular intervals encourages cows to come to the feed fence more often resulting in healthier, more resilient animals.
No feed to waste
The more often you push up feed, the less waste you will have. With Feedmax you can reduce food wastage to a minimum. Better for your pocket, better for you.
Feeding Management
Technology in control
With Dairymaster feed manager cows’ feed management is taken care of. Only one time entry of chosen feed amounts per yield is necessary for a stressfree season of feeding.
Interested in saving money on your farm?
Dairymaster’s Feed Management does not only make feeding to yield possible, it makes it easy as well. In order for cows to perform to their potential you need to feed them right! Output can be optimised by feeding the higher yielding cows a little more while at the same time feeding the lower yielders less. When cows are being fed according to their performance, feed cost per litre goes down saving you money.
Maximise your cow’s output!
Especially in the first few weeks after calving it is of paramount importance to ease cows into eating larger volumes of concentrates. When done correctly you will have an animal performing at her prime while maintaining optimum rumen health. Dairymaster Feed Manager ensures that automatic feeding after calving is introduced slowly, making sure the best rumen health standards are observed at all times.