Transcript for DeLaval VMS

DeLaval has been driving milk production for more than 120 years

working with farmers all around the world

listening to your needs

we develop and manufacture complete solutions that offer you the dairy farmer

true value and better control of your business

we aim to empower you as our customer by giving you the freedom to choose

the solutions best suited to your needs

solutions which can strengthen you in your daily work

How are you going to milk your cows today, tomorrow, and in 5 years?

This is a question asked by millions of people

DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS allows cows to follow a natural rhythm

They milk when they like, in a calm and quiet environment

the feed manger automatically adjusts to each cows length

to keep her comfortable

the cow is identified by the system and granted milking permission

Feed is gradually dispensed during milking

before milking the teats are cleaned individually using a unique teat preparation cup

only a few seconds are needed for optimum sanitation

the teat preparation cup has its own separate line

so no dirty pre-milk ever makes contact with the milk line

this helps ensure optimum milking hygiene

each teat is gently cleaned with luke warm water and air

the teats are well stimulated, pre-milked, and dried before milking

optimum teat preparation leads to higher milk flows, shorter unit on time,

excellent udder health and milk quality

DeLaval VMS uses its agile hydraulic robotic arm

together with 2 lasers and an image processing system

for precise teat detection

it truly sees the teats

the robotic arm is fast and quiet yet very robust and gentle

its repetitive procedures are consistent, just as the cows like it

as there is no machinery under her, she stands naturally without risk of injury

the arm easily accommodates high, wide, or low udder irregularities

and teats with angles up to 45 degrees

it also helps ensure proper milk hose alignment to reduce slippage and kick-off's

4 optical and 4 milk meters monitor deviations and abnormalities

flow rates, yields, conductivity, and blood levels

abnormal milk can automatically be diverted away from the milk tank

meanwhile the management software recalls all the data and events to facilitate your management decisions

VMS almost instantly detects any falloffs and initiates retraction

then rinsing off the teat cup before re-attaching it

the agile robotic arm optimally re-attaches the clean teat cup

so milking can be completed

there is even automatic teat disinfection after milking

with the possibility to select various operational lags

all the cups are rinsed inside and out between each cow

the cups then face down so they can drain and stay free

of debris that could otherwise fall inside

programmable automatic floor cleaning allows your cows to stand on a clean surface at all times

the optional DeLaval online cell counter OCC is exclusively available for VMS

now you can get an accurate somatic cell count measurement

for every cow at every milking

and enjoy a wealth of information in real time.

all the somatic cell count data generated by DeLaval OCC

is processed and integrated in the VMS cow monitoring software

along with reports and somatic cell count graphs

there is more to automatic milking than the robot

and DeLaval knows that a well functioning barn

is essential for the success of your plans

DeLaval professionals can help you design the whole barn

to help your cows attain their natural cycles

while encouraging frequent visits to the robot.

the unique DeLaval smart selection gates offers you

many opportunities to maximize your herd performance

or reducing labor requirements

Automatic feeding solutions are available for dairy cows and calves

DeLaval has developed some unique milk cooling solutions

specially adapted to the realities of automatic milking

Cow comfort is a priority at DeLaval

because happy cows make happy farmers

you and your cows can benefit from a wide variety of cow comfort solutions

the world acclaimed DeLaval swinging cow brush, rubber coverage for alleys

and a wide range of cow mattresses

totally unique automatic footbath to help you efficiently control lameness

thousands of families have already handed over the heavy chores of milking

to a DeLaval VMS

and they now enjoy a more flexible lifestyle every single day

in fast changing times, when increased productivity is at the center of all discussions

you have the freedom to choose how you use your time better and improve your daily life

how are you going to milk your cows tomorrow