Major VMS™ Batch Milking installation underway in Sweden

Today, Nynäs Säteri uses DeLaval VMS milking robots with free cow traffic, allowing cows to move freely through the barn and choose when to visit the robots.

With VMS Batch Milking, the approach is different. Cows are brought to the milking area in groups at scheduled times, creating a more structured milking routine while retaining the benefits of automated milking. As part of the expansion, the existing barn will be rebuilt for batch milking.

The new installation will also include 22 DeLaval Milk Cell Analysis units, which automatically count somatic cells in milk from individual cows during milking. This provides information about udder health and can help identify early signs of mastitis, providing valuable insights to support cow health and milk quality.

Brothers Karl and Henrik Gustafsson have run Nynäs Säteri for eleven years. For them, the move to VMS Batch Milking is about gaining greater efficiency and control as the farm grows:

“We want to be able to ensure the quality of our production and complete milking every day. It’s about having control over whether all the cows have been milked and fed, and having a better overview of the day-to-day operation.”

Their long-standing relationship with DeLaval was another important factor in the decision:

“DeLaval has a strong service organisation and aftermarket support that gives us peace of mind. We’ve built a good relationship over the years, and the dialogue with DeLaval has been very positive. We’ve received the support we were looking for.”

For DeLaval, the investment reflects both the long-standing relationship with Nynäs Säteri and growing interest in batch milking among larger dairy farms.

“We are proud of the continued trust from Nynäs Säteri. We are seeing strong interest in batch milking among larger farms, where labour efficiency and control over production are becoming increasingly important. This investment shows how modern technology can contribute to growth, profitability, and an attractive working environment,” says Stefan Dew, Country Manager for DeLaval Sweden.

VMS Batch Milking continues to grow in popularity, with more medium and large dairy farms turning to the system as they look for greater efficiency and more control over day-to-day production.