July 7, 2025
DeLaval VMS Batch Milking robot system: Milking robots tackle groups
LIVESTOCK: DeLaval is adopting a different approach to milking groups with robots. We were able to take a closer look at the new batch milking concept in action.
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Livestock equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of livestock equipment.
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May 9, 2025
Hiko Soft Drencher: Softly does it
LIVESTOCK: Hiko has introduced a new calf drencher for feeding newborn calves. We had the opportunity to test one of the new tube feeders.
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April 20, 2025
S P Robinson & Son: New place to call home
LIVESTOCK: Lichfield natives S P Robinson & Son had been squeezed on all sides by construction, on what was their home farm in Staffordshire. So, when a 350ha farm became available in neighbouring Shropshire they…
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March 14, 2025
Lely — Juno Max, Discovery Collector C1/C2 and Zeta AI Barn Monitor: Pushing, flushing, spying
Towards the end of last year, Lely presented an array of new products. These included the larger capacity feed pushing Juno Max, the slurry vacuuming Collector C2, which has the option of a flushing system…
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December 1, 2024
Kristen Stable Equipment Future remote-controlled locking barrier: Headlock on the button
With the Future electric control system from Kristen Stable Equipment, feed fences can be opened and closed remotely.
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October 1, 2024
Holm & Laue CalfExpert automated calf feeder: Whole-milk calf feeder
LIVESTOCK: The CalfExpert automatic feeder intelligently deals with feeding whole milk and replacer to calves. The result is healthy animals and optimised feeding costs. Here is our field report.
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February 1, 2024
Gea DairyRobot R9500 Multibox double-robot test: Multibox, multiple savings
LIVESTOCK: Operating two rather than one milking box not only saves water but electricity, too. These are the findings from the latest DLG test on Gea’s DairyRobot R9500 double robot set-up.
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January 1, 2024
Cleaning in robot mode: Have a system, save time
LIVESTOCK: Father and son team Norbert and Christian Tombergs run a high-output, 210-cow milking enterprise, and, not surprisingly, they are very diligent when it comes to dairy hygiene. They clean the area around their four…
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December 1, 2023
Greenfield beef unit: Building for the future
Staffordshire based T Swift and Son have been able to expand their beef unit from a clean slate with a new build for 300 animals. We find out what choices have been made.
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December 1, 2023
Managing sand bedding in a loose house: Poo picked, clean bed
Better known for its in- and out-of-parlour feeding systems, and more recently the CowToilet, Hanskamp has now added the BeddingCleaner to the mix of machines it offers. So, what are the benefits of sand bedding…
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July 28, 2023
Börger TwinSep mobile slurry separator: Doubling up on slurry separation
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Börger has opted to pair up two of its RC150 separators to give a combined maximum output of 300m³/hr. Working with engineering firm Stade, the mobile unit is aimed at a growing contractor…
