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New DeLaval dealership in Colorado to lead automated milking in the region

JOHNSTOWN, CO (March 13, 2018) – Dairy producers in Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska can rely on the experience and professionalism of the team at High Plains Robotics – the newest DeLaval dealer and the first to exclusively sell and support DeLaval robotic solutions. The dealership is a collaborative venture of well-respected Colorado businessmen Kevin Fiske and John de Jonge.

Dr. Robert James to host free calf management webinar series

February 13, 2018 – DeLaval, the industry’s leading supplier of dairy farming solutions, is offering a free webinar series to anyone who raises and cares for calves. Known as Calf College, the series of eight webinars will be taught by Dr. Robert James, professor emeritus of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech University.

DeLaval introduces 2-in-1 sanitizer Acidishine

February 13, 2018 – DeLaval recently launched AcidiShine™, a solution which combines the acid and sanitizing cycles in the washdown process, helping dairy farms save time, money and resources without having to compromise the quality of their milk.

DeLaval invests in its robotics business with several key U.S. hires

January 24, 2018 – Favorable market conditions, dynamic farm challenges and proven technology are accelerating the integration of robotics on dairy farms across North America. DeLaval is prepared to meet this demand with the addition of several new employees across the United States. These individuals will work together with DeLaval dealers to help dairy producers succeed.

DeLaval Announces World Ag Expo Farm Tours

January 11, 2018 – Dairy producers are invited to a tour of two rotary parlor farms in Pixley and Tipton, CA on February 15, 2018 in conjunction with World Ag Expo. Departing from Tulare, a bus will take the tour group to Four J Farms and Jerseys and Robert Vander Eyk and Sons Dairy.

DeLaval celebrates the centennial of the first milking machine

October 10, 2017 – The milking machine that became the foundation of modern dairy farming, the DeLaval Milker, is turning 100 years old. The machine was patented by New Zealander Norman John Daysh in 1917 and has been used as model and inspiration for all vacuum-operated milking machines ever since.

DeLaval Installs 100th PR3100HD Rotary in the United States

October 3, 2017 – The industry’s high-capacity milking workhorse recently rounded the corner on a major milestone when DeLaval North America installed its 100th DeLaval PR3100HD rotary in the US earlier this summer.

DeLaval Calf Feeder Wins 2017 Dairy Herd Management Innovation Award

October 4, 2017 – Winners of the 7th annual Dairy Herd Management Innovation Award contest were announced at World Dairy Expo yesterday with the DeLaval calf feeder CF1000S receiving top honors. The automated calf feeder was one of ten new products to be recognized by Dairy Herd Management’s panel of judges for its game-changing technology.

DeLaval donates more than $18,000 to support 4-H dairy youth

October 4, 2017 – With eyes on the future of the dairy industry, DeLaval presented an $18,200 donation to the National 4-H Council to support the National 4-H Dairy Conference during their 2017 World Dairy Expo event. This support will enhance programs and leadership opportunities for 4-H youth in the coming year.

Add more insight to your herd with the DeLaval milk24 app

October 3, 2017 – Dairy farmers milking in stanchion barns now have a way to track milk production and make more informed management decisions. The new milk24 app from DeLaval keeps you instantly informed with an overview of individual cow yields and deviation alerts through your smartphone, tablet or laptop.