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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Livestock equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of livestock equipment.
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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…
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August 4, 2023
Comparing 13 hoof-trimming discs: For beginners and professionals
LIVESTOCK: When it comes to hoof-trimming discs, there is a vast amount of choice. We look to narrow down your alternatives by testing 13 different discs to suit your needs.
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July 4, 2023
Gea DairyRobot R9500 Monobox: Welcome to Formula 1
Gea’s latest single-box milking robot, the Monobox DairyRobot R9500 Edition 2021, was put through the DLG test last September to determine the amount of water and electricity it consumes in different farm scenarios.
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October 20, 2022
Livestock: Kerbl AirBuddex dehorner
The new AirBuddex dehorner from Kerbl promises gentle dehorning. We had the opportunity to test out the latest gas-powered dehorner.
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July 21, 2022
Gea DairyRobot R9500 Edition 2021: Details with a big impact
With the Edition 2021, Gea presents an update of its automatic milking system, the DairyRobot R9500. We highlight the improvements and find out what difference they’ll make.
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July 4, 2022
Kraiburg ProfiKura 3D: Inconspicuous and useful — but expensive
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June 6, 2022
Lely Astronaut A5 double-box robot: Top power consumption rates
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April 5, 2022
Hetwin Avenger Pickup robot scraper: Sprays, pushes, collects
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February 13, 2022
Barn lighting — seven common myths: Science sheds light on myths
