Robot Feed Pusher Follows Track

Robot Feed Pusher Follows Track DAIRY EQUIPMENT & IDEAS The robotic feed pusher from Valmetal reduces waste and increases milk production The Pro-Feed automatic feed pusher lifts feed that has been pushed aside and places it back in front of the cow “The Pro-Feed 2020 lifts feed up with its plastic auger freshening the feed ” says Greg Luth Valmetal “A plastic scraper underneath the machine pushes feed into the auger remixing any components that have separated ” The robot follows a trail of magnets drilled into the concrete floor every 5-ft for straight lines and closer for curves The operator can use the touch screen on the robot to control it or use an app- equipped device or computer The robot can be programmed to operate at different time intervals throughout the day or evening It can also be programmed to lift its scraper when passing over a walkway in between feeding aisles When the two 12V 105 Ah batteries are depleted they follow magnets to a dock at a 110 outlet for automatic recharging If a problem occurs the robot will text the operator The 1 540-lb robot is 79 in long 43 1/2 in wide and 33 1/2 in high “The smooth surface ensures an animal can’t touch it or grab it ” says Luth The robot has been in use in Germany for about 4 years before being introduced in Canada and finally the U S Luth notes that while the Pro-Feed 2020 was designed for use with dairy it is rapidly finding a home in the beef industry The basic unit sells for $30 971 Other robotic systems from Valmetal include bedding delivery and feed and hay distribution using overhead rails Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Valmetal 230 Industriel Blvd Saint-Germain-de-Grantham Que Canada J0C 1K0 ph 819 395-4282; info@valmetal com; www valmetal com or Valmetal 15497 State Hwy 131 Tomah Wis 54660 ph 608 374-2206; info@valmetal com; www valmetal com

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