DeLaval Optimat II – Feed Efficiency Gains With Automation

DeLaval Optimat II –Feed efficiency gainswith automation

Benefits of Optimat II Increase milk yield and dry matter intake. It isscientifically proven that cows which are fedmany times per day have a higher dry matterintake and produce more milk. Improve cow health. The cows eat the samefresh mixture throughout the day. This meansthe pH in the rumen remains stable, forbetter cow health. Improve feed efficiency – frequentdistribution of feed reduces feed selectionand promotes better digestion in the rumen.It also means there is less waste left on thefeed table. Increase cow activity – with frequent feedingyour cows don’t all feed at the same time,which eliminates ‘rush-hour’ at the feedfence. This enables less dominant cows torelax and eat, increasing their feed intake.And by applying either FeedFirst or freecow traffic you will encourage more frequentvisits to the VMS. Give you control – feed preparationand distribution are done exactly as youwant. You can easily adjust rations whenyou choose. Improve feed hygiene – distributing feed byrail means your feed is not contaminated bythe dirt on tractor and wagon tyres. Reduce your machinery costs – you will onlyneed one tractor or loader to replenish thestationary mixer or buffer table. Save space – if you are planning a new barn,DeLaval feed wagon OTS takes just one thirdof the space required by a tractor-drivenwagon – and you’ll save space outside thebarn too. Reduce labour costs and save time –with reduced work load and efficient timemanagement. DeLaval Optimat offersflexibility in work routines – the mixer doesnot have to be filled during peak morning orafternoon work times. There is no waitingfor feed to be mixed, no waiting for theright time to distribute feed, no manual feeddistribution, and much less sweeping andcleaning of the feed table. Reduce your energy cost – one less tractormeans less diesel is used. DeLaval OTSand RA135 use electricity and operate to apredetermined schedule, so they are veryenergy efficient. Frequent feeding reduces left-overs on thefeed table, because feeding is done moreaccurately.

More milkwith less workRegular frequent delivery of specific feed rations is essential for dairy farming success.Using automatic feeding systems to optimize feed management is a profitable investment– to improve your herd’s health, reproduction and productivity.Automated feeding for more milkWe are all aware that automation isbecoming more and more importantfor efficient and profitable milkproduction. Automated feeding,which enables much more frequentfeeding, will have a positive impacton your animals, your milk yield andyour bottom line: minimizing waste,reducing costs, maximizing nutrition,and maximizing returns. It offers youall this – and a more relaxed lifestyle.Feed frequently for healthy,high-yield cowsIf you feed your animals traditionally,using a mixer-wagon, you probablyfeed out forage just once or twicea day. Now DeLaval Optimat IImakes forage feeding much easier.You will be able to feed your cowsmany times per day, around theclock, with minimal labour – andbenefit from healthier animals,increased milk production, and moreflexibility in your daily work.The right solution for every farmDeLaval offers feeding solutionsfor every farm, even helping you toimprove silage making, or supplyingthe right feed additives for cowsand calves. We have developedDeLaval Optifeeding system toprovide a complete feeding solutionwhich offers graduated levels ofautomation. It includes Optimat forpreparing and distributing roughage;and DeLaval Optifeed for feedingindividual concentrate or mineralrations, via feed stations, in-parlourfeeding, or a concentrate feedwagon.In this brochure we focus on DeLavalOptimat, for frequent deliveries offorage or TMR on to the feed table.

Optimat II Master Full system Automatic loading and mixing Automatic distributionSilos For concentrateand minerals (small)Buffer tables Can be one or several Different sizesScale and control system Programming and controlof the systemStationary mixer Different sizes ( from 8 m3 ) Vertical and horizontal modelsDistribution wagon Different sizes Can be battery or mains operated Can be connected to Delproor stand aloneOptimat II – masterThe fully automated solution. Automatic control ensuresaccurate filling, mixing and distribution: the scale on thestationary mixer can control many feed batches per day.It works with any silos and buffer tables. It activates themotors of augers and conveyors, to automatically load recipecomponents and unload feed for delivery. Feed componentsare stored in buffer tables, silos or mineral dispenser. Atpreset times the stationary mixer automatically loads the feedcomponents – forage, concentrates, minerals – to make oneof many different recipes. After the mixer loads componentsand mixes the feed, the feed wagon – DeLaval RA135 or OTS– distributes feed to the feed table.Conveyors For distributing feedinto the mixer For discharging the mixer and fill thefeed wagonOptimat II – standardThis solution provides automated feed delivery, and feedmixing if required. You of course select the equipment thatwill best suit your needs. Feed can be delivered to the feedtable by a rail-suspended distribution wagon, DeLavalOTS or DeLaval RA135. Feed can be mixed in DeLavalstationary mixer VSM or HSM. If feed does not have to bemixed, a buffer table may be sufficient to hold feed ready fordistribution. The only non-automated task is loading forageinto the stationary mixer or buffer table.Optimat – Master has many benefits, particularly if you wantto feed different rations to specific groups of cows. Rationsare automatically mixed and distributed many times per day,so they are always fresh and accurately mixed. You just needto make sure the buffer tables stay filled. Your work timebecomes much more flexible, as you can fill the buffer tablesat a time to suit you. Optimat does the feeding for you.Optimat II – standardForage is loaded in the conventional way using a loader. The conveyor carries feed to the rail-suspended wagon, which distributes it.

DeLaval Optimat IIModular investmentWith DeLaval Optimat the level of automation can be builtup gradually. You may already have equipment like conveyorbelts, augers and silos that you can combine with otherproducts to make automated feeding work for you. Corecomponents include a mixer and/or buffer table/s, with arail-suspended distribution wagon or shuttle.DeLaval stationary mixer with capacity rangingfrom 8 m3 to 23 m3These robust mixers powered by an electric motor, have anaccurate scale that can be programmed with feed recipes.The mixer augers have knives so different feedstuffs areefficiently cut and blended into a consistent, fluffy, palatablemix. This helps prevent cows from selecting only the moretasty components.DeLaval buffer tableThis provides space for preparing and storing silage beforeit is loaded into a stationary mixer or feed wagon. The buffertable has adjustable telescopic legs, and feed capacityranging from 8 m3 to 23 m3. It can shred whole blocks ofsilage before loading them into the feed wagon.DeLaval feed wagon OTSDeLaval OTS is an advanced automated forage wagon forefficient feed delivery for up to 280 cows. Forage is veryaccurately distributed: you simply programme in the feedtimes, feed quantities, and the groups of cows to be fed,and the 1600 litre OTS takes care of the rest. This versatileshuttle can operate on both straight and curved rails andeven with rail switches, so operating in complex narrowbarns is no problem. It runs on gel batteries.DeLaval feed wagon RA135This is a straightforward, durable, automated feeder,available in three sizes: 2 500, 3 100 and 3 700 litres. Anon-board programmable controller regulates the automaticdistribution of either cut roughage or pre-mixed feed via astring-feeding function. DeLaval RA135 is driven by a powercable on the rail and has capacity to feed450 cows.

Country 1Address line 1Address line 2Address line 3Tel XX XXX XX XXFax XX XXX XX XXe-mail addressweb addresswww.delaval.comCountry 2Address line 1Address line 2Address line 3Tel XX XXX XX XXFax XX XXX XX XXe-mail addressweb addressYour DeLaval dealerPotential savingswith Optimat II*DeLaval Optimat IIMobile mixerLabourSweeping the feed tableCleaning the feed tableLoading forageMixing timeDistributing feed on the feed tableTotalTotal costs per year at 20 per hourSavings – labour0 min2 min15 min0 min0 min17 min 2 068 5 840 per year15 min15 min15 min5 min15 min65 min 7 908EnergyEnergy consumptionEnergy needed per dayEnergy costs per yearSavings – energy20 kWh 2 on electricity 730 3 285 per year120 kWh 11 on fuel 4 015Feed wastageLeft-overCost of wastageSavings – feed2% 3 679 9 198 per year7% 12 877Total annual savingsBuilding costs feed tableWidth of feed tableSquare metres required for50 m feed tableCost at 300 per m2Savings – feed tableDeLaval Optifeeding ,Optimat II and Optifeed are part of the DeLavalcommitment to SustainableDairy Farming: solutionsthat meet environmentalchallenges, respectanimal welfare and benefitcustomers and society. 18 3232m100 m26m300 m2 30 000 60 000 90 000Investment in feed kitchenSquare metres required100 m20 m2Cost at 300 per m2Investment in feed kitchen 30 000 30 000 0Building costs around the barnSquare metres requiredConcrete around the barnCost at 300 per m2Savings – around the barn1 000 m2 30 000 30 0002 000 m2 60 000Total savings in building costs 60 000Total savings after 15 years 334 845*Actual results and savings may vary from this example.Ask DeLaval to calculate potential savings for your farm.is a registered trademarks of Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. and DeLaval is a registered trade/service mark of DeLaval Holding AB.The manufacturer reserves the right to make design changes. 53570989BR ver2/en-201207.

Optimat – Master has many benefits, particularly if you want to feed different rations to specific groups of cows. Rations are automatically mixed and distributed many times per day, so they are always fresh and accurately mixed. You just need t