Optifeeding™ system

Optifeeding system

Optimize feed management

Regular frequent delivery of specific feed rations is essential for dairy farming success. So using automatic feeding systems to optimize feed management is a profitable investment – for improved productivity and labour efficiency. DeLaval Optimat™ focuses on preparing and distributing roughage and total mixed rations, TMR.

DeLaval Optifeed™ manages automated feeding of concentrate and minerals.

Modular investment

The DeLaval Optifeeding™ system provides for graduated levels of automation. Concentrate and TMR systems can be installed separately or combined, to suit specific farm needs.

Optimal nutrition

Whatever the level of automation, you can be sure that your herd will benefit from better nutrition: a better TMR feed mix, and more frequent feed delivery for higher intake – improving herd health and productivity.

 

Minimize waste– reduce costs

• Reduce labour costs with reduced work load and efficient time management. DeLaval Optimat™ offers flexibility in work routines –
the mixer does not have to be filled during peak work times in the morning and afternoon.

• Control feed costs, saving on concentrate and minerals, with accurate filling and mixing.

• Save energy costs with bulk
mixing of feed and rationalizing of delivery.

• Reduce feedstuff wastage with easy adjustment of the rations and accurate distribution.

• Use the full capacity of your
equipment –feeding equipment works independently so there is no need to finish feeding in a short period. Rations can be prepared right through the day.

• Save building costs – Optimat automated delivery requires less space on feed tables than conventional mixer wagons.

Maximize output from roughage - improve profits

• Maximize feed quality and feed delivery for higher roughage intake and milk yield.

• Provide the right feed balance for each cow, or group of cows, according to their stage

in the lactation cycle, to reduce the risk of diseases caused by nutritional imbalances.

• Automated feeding reduces under or overfeeding.

Precision at the heart of the system

• The control system ensures accurate filling, mixing and distribution.

• The scale indicator on the stationary mixers can control 100 components in up to 24 batches per day. It works with any existing silos and buffer tables. It activates the motors of augers and feed tables, to load recipe components and unload feed for delivery.