Gentle, clean and easy handling of separated milk
Milk for use for Lely Astronaut
Introduction
Handle valuable milk with care
Milk for use is an external milk collection system for separated milk, such as highly valued colostrum. Integrated with the Lely Astronaut, it collects milk per cow in semi-transparent buckets and is designed for gentle filling, practical handling and easy cleaning. This helps you move selected milk quickly from the robot to where it is needed on the farm.
Benefits of Milk for use for Lely Astronaut
Gentle handling of valuable milk
A swivelling nozzle fills the bucket along its side, helping reduce foam and splashing while the separated milk is collected.
Easy bucket handling
Compact semi-transparent buckets make it easy to see the collected milk. Extra buckets allow quick switching and practical transport around the farm.
Designed for a clean environment
Smooth bucket surfaces support easy cleaning, while the cover provides improved protection against flies and helps keep the collection area clean.
Your challenges
The challenges you face
Small quantities of separated milk can be valuable, particularly colostrum. Excessive foam, splashing or unnecessary handling may make collection and transport less practical.
How Milk for use helps
Milk for use collects separated milk per cow. Its swivelling nozzle guides the milk along the bucket wall to reduce foam and splashing during filling.
What this means for your farm
- Gentle collection of separated milk
- Less foam and splashing during filling
- Milk collected per cow for practical follow-up
When a calf needs colostrum or selected milk, you need to identify the correct bucket, remove it and transport it without adding unnecessary steps to the routine.
How Milk for use helps
The semi-transparent bucket makes the contents visible, while its practical design supports quick removal and transport. Extra buckets let you replace a full bucket without delaying the next collection.
What this means for your farm
- Clear visibility of the collected milk
- Quick bucket switching
- Practical transport around the farm
Buckets used for colostrum and other separated milk need regular cleaning. Difficult surfaces, exposed milk and components that require frequent attention can add work and affect hygiene.
How Milk for use helps
The buckets have smooth surfaces that are easy to clean. The cover creates a more enclosed collection area with improved fly protection, while the redesigned system is intended to require limited maintenance.
What this means for your farm
- Easy-to-clean bucket surfaces
- Improved protection against flies
- A practical design for routine cleaning and maintenance
FAQ
Questions asked about Milk for use
Milk for use is an external milk collection system for the Lely Astronaut. It separates and collects small quantities of milk per cow, including highly valued colostrum, in semi-transparent buckets for use on the farm.
Milk for use is available for the Lely Astronaut A5 Next. Existing Lely Astronaut A5 systems can also be upgraded after Astronaut Operating System 2 has been installed. Your local Lely Center can confirm compatibility and availability.
A swivelling nozzle guides the milk along the inside wall of the bucket instead of letting it fall directly into the centre. This gentle filling method helps reduce foam and splashing.
The buckets have smooth surfaces that support easy cleaning. The cover also provides improved protection against flies and helps create a more enclosed collection environment.
Yes. Milk for use collects selected milk per cow in a separate bucket. This is particularly useful for small quantities of milk such as colostrum.
No. Milk for use collects milk selected through the farm's management settings. The farmer remains responsible for assessing milk quality and deciding whether the milk is suitable for its intended use.
Ready to simplify milking?
Could Milk for use fit your milking setup?
Every dairy farm and Lely Astronaut installation is different. Your local Lely Center can assess compatibility, explain the upgrade requirements and discuss how Milk for use could support the handling of colostrum and other separated milk on your farm.