Feeding solution
Vector
Introduction
The power of precision feeding
The Lely Vector, our automatic feeding system, is designed to provide every animal group access to fresh and precisely mixed ration based on their needs. It consists of two parts: the mixing and feeding robot and the feed kitchen, where the feed is stored, selected, and loaded. It’s the unique combination of mixing the feed, feeding the cows based on their needs and always pushing the feed along the feed fence that not only saves you effective and valuable time. Thanks to the pushing technology at two sides of the robot, your cows have feed always within reach. The Vector enables you to adjust and enhance your feeding strategy, which can lead to improved milk yields and healthier cows.
USP's Vector
Saving time and cost
The Lely Vector frees up time to complete other additional farm tasks and can reduce rest feed. It also reduces fuel consumption and substitutes other feeding machinery, which can help to lead to energy and cost savings.
Frequent feeding
The battery-operated mixing and feeding robot provides frequent feeding, which can positively impact rumen health, fertility, and milk production.
Precision feeding
The feed kitchen and feed grabber are designed to provide accurate and precise rations tailored to each group. This helps each animal group to receive the proper nutrients for better health and growth in milk and meat production.
Flexible
The versatile Lely Vector is suitable for almost all feed types and barn layouts. Working with the Lely Vector also gives you more flexibility in when to spend your time on feeding.
Features
Fits many farms
The Lely Vector is designed to provide precise feeding adapted to each group of animals to help improve milk yield and meat production and contribute to healthier animals. The various features of the Vector help to make this possible while saving time.
The mixing and feeding robot scans the feed height at the feed fence. Using this data the Vector exactly knows when it’s time for a new feeding round and enables feeding on demand. This enables 24/7 fresh feed availability.
The skirt pushes the feed towards the feed fence, with the aim of having feed always within reach of the cows.
The stainless steel auger mixes each ration into a homogeneous blend, and the powerful auger motor aims to ensure that no feed remains on the auger after distribution.
From ultrasound sensors to inductive sensors, the Lely Vector offers reliable techniques that provide a flexible way of navigating the farm.
Three powerful magnets are placed under the feeding outlet. As the robot distributes the feed, it falls down alongside the magnet. Any metal parts that might be in the feed will stick to the magnet, this will decrease the risk of sharp metal parts in the cows’ stomach.
Based on the ration settings the counter knife is automatically activated. The longer the particle length of the feed stuffs the longer the counter knife stays in the bin. This stimulates cutting behavior and enables a homogenies mix.
Lely Vector is equipped with contour lights and a flashing light. It drives a fixed route that is clearly visible, day and night.
Smart feeding with the Lely Vector
The process
Support at every step of the way
Before
Switching from conventional feeding to automatic feeding with the Lely Vector is a significant step, as it involves handing this repetitive daily task to a robot. Farm Management Support understands that this is not easy, which is why we advise on feed kitchen designs to ensure a smooth transition to automatic feeding. We provide start up support on how to operate the Vector and the associated management system.
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During
When the Vector is delivered it is installed with the upmost care. We give you intensive support during the initial feeding.
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After
After the initial start-up period, we continue to offer support and guidance to help you achieve the best possible feeding strategy. Of course, we are always interested in knowing how satisfied you are and whether there are any improvements we could help you with to achieve your goals.
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Feeding
Torben Hørlyck Jørgensen
Denmark
Product used
Vector | Astronaut
The transition from regular feeding to the Lely Vector system went really smoothly. The 250 Jersey cows quickly adapted to the system, and notably, the subordinate cows had better opportunities to get good, consistent fresh feed instead of waiting in line behind the stronger cows as they did before.
Disclaimer: Results have not been verified by Lely or an independent party. Your results may vary.
Feed kitchen and feed grabber
The feed kitchen is the room where the feed is stored, selected, collected, and loaded into the mixing and feeding robot. Feed that has been ensiled properly stays fresh for days because it is stored in blocks. The feed kitchen promotes flexibility, as feed can be stored there for several days. The smart software in the system achieves a feed accuracy of the products loaded into the mixing and feeding robot of up to 98%. This helps ensure your cows enjoy optimal, consistent feed.
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Frequent and precision feeding positively affects cow health and milk yield. Mixing the right ingredients with the right quantities and feeding at the right time requires knowledge, understanding, and time. Our products for automatic feeding are flexible and able to adapt to your circumstances while helping to save you time and provide the right feed at the right moment.