2010 - VMS 2010
At the beginning of 2010 the latest version of DeLaval VMS was launched to the markets. Key focus for this version was user friendliness and robustness. The new touch-on screen allows for speed, control and flexibility to the unique hydraulic arm, allowing more cows to be milked.
The new VMS 2010 also integrates more optional features such as the Steam Backflush - a system to reduce the risk of contamination and extra liner alternatives to fit different cows.
The DeLaval VMS won a prestigious award already during its first year.
2010 - Optifeeding
The Optifeeding™ system automated the process for mixing feed concentrate on the farm. The farmer does not spend time on mixing the right feed ratio any longer.
2008 - Herd Navigator
Herd Navigator is a revolutio -nary and unique decision making tool which gives the dairy producer more control over the daily herd management regarding reproduction efficiency, cow health and feeding. It is the first DeLaval system to give advice to the dairy producer based on information collected from each individual cow.
Herd Navigator has won awards at various international fairs several times.
2008 - DelPro
For the first time is was possible for stanchion barn owners to receive important farm data through herd management system. The data recorded gives farmers all the necessary information for his daily farm management to assist in feeding and breeding decisions. DeLaval DelPro™ is an integrated dairy management system based on real time wireless communication.
2006 - Online cell counter, OCC
DeLaval OCC is the first true automatic somatic cell counter available for voluntary milking systems.
2002 - DeLaval cell counter, DCC
The DCC further improved the possibility for dairy producers to monitor the health of the herd. It measures somatic cells on the spot and receives an answer in only one minute.
The DeLaval cell counter DCC has won awards at international fairs several times.
1998 - DeLaval voluntary milking system, VMS
In 1998 the first DeLaval voluntary milking system, VMS was launched. The VMS changed the traditional way of milking as human labour was no longer needed to the same extent. It also freed up time for farmers who now could use their time to focus on other things than milking.
1993 - ALPRO
The herd management system ALPRO was globally launched in 1993 after it had been used at Hamra Farm for more than five years. It was built for the future; based upon the latest developments in electronics. It integrates a large number of functions and each hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it controls feeding, records milk yields, controls cow activity and gives immediate access to very important information.
1991 - Harmony
This new milking cluster improved working conditions for the milker as its weight was reduced by 43% compared to previous designs. Furthermore, it improved the milking performance and teat treatment.
1982 - JM100
The JM 100 was the first milk meter in the world that was officially approved by ICAR (the International Committee for Animal Recording).
1980 - Alfa Feed
Already in 1975 the first transponder-based feeding system for cows in loose-housing systems was presented and one year later installed as an experimental version at Hamra Farm. With this new solution the precise amount of concentrate, based on the information given by the transponders hanging around the cows´ neck, could automatically be distributed by feeding stations. This solution was computerized, combined with a newly developed automatic identification system and introduced as Alfa Feed in 1980.
1975 - Duovac
Douvac was the next milestone in milking machine technology. The “flow-controlled” milking was based on the cow’s physiology. This principle, patented in 1968, is based upon the sensing of the milk flow, for automatic adjustment of the milking vacuum and the pulsator settings.
1966 - Hydropulse
This system was at the time among the most epoch-making products, with all main components of new developments. This new pulsator was much more effective than previous makes and cut average milking time by up to 25%.
1960 - ALFAMATIC
This was the first standardised pipeline milking system (including milking units, pipelines, vacuum pumps, end units) for stanchion barns, introduced in Europe.
1951 - DeLaval Speedway vacuum bulk cooler
Farmers needed to cool their milk faster and store the milk for more than one day. The DeLaval Speedway bulk cooler made possible a complete sealed milking system. Milk is drawn directly into the cooler eliminating the need for milk pump and milk discharger.
1930 - Rotolactor
Rotolactor was the first rotary platform which was first installed in Plainsboro, USA.
1930 - First DeLaval sheep milking machine
The first sheep milking machine was developed to satisfy sheep farmers of the Société des Caves de Roquefort, France in their requirement of mechanizing the extraction of milk from ewes used for production of Roquefort cheese.
1925 - DeLaval Relay Milker
This was the first pipeline milking machine. For larger herds the bucket-type milking machine was replaced by a pipe-line milking plants combined with discharge arrangement releaser. The milk was drawn in a special hygienic pipeline running above the cow and automatically transported to the releaser.
1917 - DeLaval Milker
The first vacuum operated milking machine is launched in the USA. The Milker’s double-pipeline design with controlled pulsations was gentle to the cows and proved to be very reliable.
1878 - Cream separator
Gustaf de Laval (1845 - 1913) patents his invention, the cream separator, that revolutionises milk production.
