Feeding is one of the top priorities of dairy farming. An automatic feeding system is therefore an invaluable addition for the professional livestock feeding sector. An automatic feeding system, or feeding computer, is a fully automated system that controls your cattle feeding. Not surprisingly, the trade in used and new automatic feeding systems is increasing daily.
Advantages of (used) automatic feeding systems or feeding computers
Reduction in labour is not the only advantage of (used) feeding computers. Here are some more advantages a feeding computer has to offer:
- A feeding computer keeps track of individual data about all your cattle.
- Individual data about roughage, concentrate and milk checks are automatically registered by the feeding computer.
- A feeding computer provides individual feeding recommendations for each cow.
- The rations are automatically adjusted to the level of milk production.
- The concentrate dosage is also adjusted to the level of milk production.
- After each milk check, a new feeding recommendation is automatically generated for each cow.
- Divergent feeding recommendations are - after your approval - automatically accepted by the feeding computer.
- Group calculations, individual calculations and other data are easily accessible.
- You will therefore have a better insight into you feeding costs.
- A feeding computer continuously monitors feed use and feed costs.
Purchasing an automatic feeding system or feeding computer
When purchasing a new or used feeding computer there are quite a few items to be considered. There are numerous aspects which vary hugely from one feeding computer to the next. Some examples are:
- New or used feeding computer
- Number of boxes
- Number of adjustable feed types
- Sturdiness of box construction
- Sturdiness and replaceability of feeding troughs
- Spiral or auger
- Availability of parts and spare parts
- Possibility to extend
- Animal friendliness
- Ease of animal identification (transponders / responders)
- Minimal amount of electronics required in milking parlour
- Likelihood of disruptions
- Possibility to control via PC
- Comprehensiveness registration possibilities
- Userfriendliness hardware and software
- Possibility of updating software
- Compatibility with management system
- Availability of fertility calendar
- Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera
(Used) automatic feedings systems or feeding computers - Contact
If you should need any help with (the purchase of) a new or used feeding computer, Agripoort will no doubt be able to be of assistance. Agripoort is an expert in new and used (second hand) feeding computers and has experience with a wide-ranging selection of brands, types and kinds. Please feel free to contact us for advice or any questions that you may have:
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