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Big step for small animals: Lely Calm is now part of Horizon
Smarter calf feeding starts today
New Lely Calm installs are now fully integrated with Lely Horizon, bringing together automated calf feeding and farm management into one seamless platform
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The first weeks of a calf's life quietly shape the future of the entire herd. Growth rates, health, and early nutrition all have a direct line to lifetime performance. Yet on many farms, calf feeding remains one of the most labour-intensive and inconsistent parts of the operation. That is where the Lely Calm automatic calf feeder is making a real difference.
At its core, Calm is about consistency. It prepares milk at the right temperature and delivers it ad libitum, allowing calves to drink little and often throughout the day, resembling their natural rhythm. This supports better nutrient uptake and steadier daily weight gain than traditional twice-a-day bucket feeding. Feeding strategies are fully adjustable too, so replacement heifers and beef calves can each be managed according to their own goals, with gradual step-downs that encourage rumen development and set the foundation for improved vitality, fertility, and milk production later in life.
Hygiene is handled automatically. Calm cleans itself multiple times a day using water and specialised detergents. Additionally, the optional HygieneBox adds a two-step process rinsing the teat after every visit and thoroughly cleaning the internal system, consistently keeping bacterial build-up low and milk quality high.
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The labour savings are just as significant. The repetitive work of mixing, filling, and manually feeding calves is largely automated, giving farmers meaningful time back without compromising on care or consistency.
What brings it all together is the recent integration with Lely Horizon. Calm now captures feeding data every time a calf drinks, turning it into clear, practical insights. Drinking behaviour, early health signals, growth tracking are all in one place. For farms already running Lely Astronaut milking robots, this creates a complete digital record from calf to cow, supporting better decisions at every stage.
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