GEA is taking batch milking to a new level, with the new DairyRobot R9600 series of milking robots combining the advantages of group milking with the performance of state-of-the-art milking systems.
GEA says users will benefit from the company’s many years of experience in developing milking robots for automated group milking — with proven solutions for efficiency, animal welfare and reduced workload.
With batch milking, fixed milking times are defined. GEA says this method reduces labour, optimises herd health and ensures consistently high milk quality and yield, especially for farms with medium to large herds.
Going underground
With the DairyRobot R9650 with subway solution, GEA takes milking technology underground for a more efficient, quieter, cleaner and trouble-free operation.
The core technical components — including milking modules, valve plates, milk receivers and herd testing equipment — are located in a separate basement room.
Components such as plate coolers, compressors, supply units, pumps, filters and operating fluids can also be housed in the subway.
Comfortable cows
The DairyRobot R9600 series milking box adapts to each individual cow.
The milking system identifies each cow and automatically adjusts the size of the box via an adjustable feeding trough. This ensures that the teats and udders are perfectly positioned for quick attachment.
Feed is dispensed into the trough in individual rations.
On all GEA milking systems, the milking cluster is placed precisely under the udder with only one movement. The 3D camera technology enables fast, gentle attachment with minimal mechanical action.
The milking cluster follows the movements of the udder silently and detached teat cups are reattached individually and hygienically.
The Inliner Everything technology ensures a gentle milking process. All steps — from teat cleaning to pre-milking, milking and dipping to milking cluster cleaning — take place in the liner, where they are protected.
This minimises cross-contamination and significantly reduces the risk of mastitis.
The optional DairyMilk M6850 cell counter measures the cell count of each individual teat in real time and detects mastitis at an early stage.
Intelligent management
With GEA DairyNet, farmers can keep an eye on their herd and the entire operation at all times.
The intuitive software provides comprehensive data analysis, automated notifications and easy control of all milking and feeding processes.
All milking, health and feeding data is clearly displayed and accessible at any time.
Automated reports and analyses enable informed decision-making — whether it's for feed rationing, milking optimisation or health control.
With the DairyNet app, all important information is also available on the go. Whether it's a smartphone or tablet, farmers can access real-time data, receive notifications and adjust settings from anywhere.
The GEA CowScout activity monitoring system detects both estrous behaviour and health anomalies by analysing each cow’s movement intensity.
Farms receive targeted notifications when insemination is recommended or when a cow is unusually quiet.