ADDING ROBOTIC FEEDING TO ROBOTIC MILKING

For some producers, a robotic feeding system is the next logical step after adopting robotic milking. Robotic feeding systems make feeding more flexible in the same way milking robots make milking more flexible. Robotic feeding systems can mix, deliver, and push up feed. They can also monitor intake, and adjust batch size and feeding frequency as needed. Robotic feeding systems can save labor, allow more flexible time management, and facilitate more frequent feeding, as compared to conventional systems. Barn layout and feed storage space may prevent use of these systems on some farms. Most robotic feeding systems have feed delivered ahead of time and temporarily stored in a “kitchen.” Feed must be kept fresh in the kitchen. Recent research by Lely and the University of Minnesota* showed how automatic feeding can affect robotic milking.

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