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Calf feeders
Feeding systems with single animal detection are generally used in modern calf breeding. The animals are identified and feed according to your specifications per collar transponders or electronic ear tag. The feed is always prepared fresh, at the precise temperature and concentration, and dispensed to each animal individually in small portions.
FLACO has been working successfully with Foerster Technik, the specialist for the calf breeding, for years and offers automatic feeders in different types and models depending on the feed components and operating conditions. They are available as stand-alone machine or system (controlled by a central computer).
Foerster Technik created a completely new class of automatic feeders with then unsuspected possibilities at the beginning of the 90's with the stand-alone equipment. Continuous product development and the incorporation of the latest technologies keep the equipment attractive at any time. The stand-alone automatic feeders by Foerster Technik are the most sold devices by far worldwide, which proves their technological superiority impressively.
The advantages of the FLACO calf feeders at a glance:
- Special feeding computers directly on the feeder
- Intelligent functions for essential steps
- Versatile options for feeding schedules, recipes, animal control, etc.
- Simultaneous of interval feeding program
- Connection possibilities for automatic feeding systems, animal scales and computer programs with graphical reports
- Robust and reliable design
- Integration in feeding systems
3 types of automatic feeders are generally distinguished:
- Automatic powder system for the use of MAT
- Automatic powder system for the use of MAT and fresh milk
- Automatic fresh milk system for the use of fresh milk
Automatic powder-water system
The water heated to 42°C in the boiler is dosed in the mixer in 0.25-0.5 l portions (also 1.0 liter portions for SA specialist) when the feeder responds. The appropriate quantity of MAT is simultaneously metered from the powder tank and intensively mixed in the mixing container. After the calf has called up the feeder portion via the suction hose, an electrode in the mixing container reports the readiness of the next portion preparation.
Automatic combination system
Cow milk can be heated by a special heat exchanger and therefore transported to the mixing container at the best temperature. In addition, the milk can be thinned with water or also mixed with MAT. Mixtures of milk and MAT feeders are also possible according to an adjustable share of milk. If no more milk is available, the automatic system can be automatically converted to MAT mode. The milk is stored in a separate milk tank with agitator, whereby it can be cooled or acidified.
Automatic fresh milk system
An automatic system without a powder tank, however, which can be converted or upgraded at any time. The fresh milk stored in the milk tank is heated gently in the heat exchanger and supplied to the calf. The schematic structure is similalr to that of the combination type.
Vario
Vario is a flexible automatic feeder generation, which is used in rearing calves. Up to 120 calves can be supplied simultaneously on the feeder on up to four suction points depending on the equipment. The automatic feeder system is available as stand-alone or as system machine for the connection to central feeding computers.
Compact
Foerster Technik offers dairy operations that raise few calves per year a cost-effective entry model for the automatic calf feeding technology with the Compact.
