Farming Insights overview

Why farmers choose the Lely Discovery Collector

  • Cow Health
  • Manure
Feb 129:46 AM

When it comes to barn hygiene, many farmers recognise one or more of the following challenges in their daily work on modern dairy farms worldwide today:

  • Labour shortages and succession planning. Skilled staff are hard to find, and automation offers a more sustainable solution.
  • High maintenance demands. Conventional systems require regular rope changes and repairs, which cost time and money.
  • Deep bedding challenges. Working with sand or other bedding materials adds complexity to daily routines.
  • Limited cleaning with traditional scrapers. Corners and narrow areas are often missed, reducing overall hygiene.

The Lely Discovery Collector is designed to solve these challenges. Built for barns where traditional systems struggle, it combines robust engineering with intelligent operation to clean almost every corner, day and night. For farmers aiming for consistent barn hygiene, healthier cows, and less manual work, the Discovery Collector is a practical choice.

What farmers notice in daily use

Many customers notice the difference almost immediately. As one farmer puts it:
“Because the floor stays clean, not only do the hooves stay cleaner, but the udders do as well.”
Continuous cleaning improves hygiene throughout the barn. Cleaner udders help support better milk quality, fewer infections, and healthier cows.

Adaptable to almost any barn

The Discovery Collector operates where other systems often cannot. It handles complex barn layouts and demanding conditions with ease, including sand barns. It is built for both standard and more challenging barn floors and cleans effectively across multiple zones.
Unlike some alternatives, it also supports manure separation and strategic dumping locations, contributing to smarter barn hygiene. Combined with its ability to clean hard-to-reach areas such as milking robot zones and cross alleys, the Discovery Collector stands out as a reliable solution for modern dairy farms.

Reliability & innovation you can rely on

In manure handling, reliability is essential. The Discovery Collector offers:

  • A stainless steel construction for durability
  • No moving parts in contact with manure
  • More than 20 years of Lely expertise in manure handling

And with the Lely Center network offering 24/7 service, you can rely on expert support and advice for many years to come. Want to experience the difference? Contact your local Lely Center.

Disclaimer: Not all results have been verified by Lely. Actual results may vary, and no rights can be derived from the information in this article.  
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