DeLaval VMSTM Voluntary Milking System As … experienced by our customers. ... cleaning unit and hydraulic pump are now built-in. 2005-2006 Hydraulic robotic arm reduces service and

DeLaval VMSTM

Voluntary Milking SystemAs experienced by our customers

2011-2014Herd Navigator You want to manage your herd so that you can intervene as early as possible, to prevent problems from occurring. You want to improve animal welfare and milk quality, but you don’t want to add more heavy work to your already busy day. Herd Navigator, by analyzing the milk from individual cows, automatically monitors your herd every day.

OCC (Online Cell Counter) DeLaval online cell counter OCC is available exclusively for VMS. It is the first true automatic somatic cell counter (SCC) available for voluntary milking systems.

DelProTM Farm Manager DelPro Farm Manager increases efficiency. Smart design improvements to the DelPro software provide easier navigation and a user-friendlier interface, thus freeing up more time for the farmer.

Buffer tank Buffer tanks enable around-the-clock milking. With a buffer tank in place the milking process does not have to be interrupted when a cooling tank is emptied or cleaned.

Pre-cooling Pre-cooling reduces energy costs. Pre-cooling milk with a heat exchanger before it reaches the cooling tank results in lower energy consumption than with standard cooling systems. Additionally, the heat exchanger generates warm drinking water for the cows.

Smart cleaning and milking Smart attach, take-off and cleaning increase milking capacity. An extra hour of milking can now be gained thanks to advancements in the cleaning, attachment and take-off processes.

New touch screen software New touch screen improves farmer/unit interaction. The new software features for the touch screen enable a farmer to identify and monitor individual cows in the barn and call-up in-depth reports directly on the unit.

2010 DelPro 3.0 Integrates the milking and feeding systems. DelPro 3.0 enables a farmer to determine the health of cows and the quality of milk. Additionally, it provides alerts such as “don’t milk,” “discard milk,” “change feed nutrients,” etc.

2007-2009 New station design opens up new opportunities. Thanks to the new, smarter station design, space is created for new features and improvements. Additionally, installation is now easier and faster as the floor, cleaning unit and hydraulic pump are now built-in.

2005-2006 Hydraulic robotic arm reduces service and energy costs. The new hydraulic cylinders are more robust than the previous pneumatic cylinders, thus reducing the need for service call-outs. They also have lower energy requirements.

2003-2004 Herd management software improves user experience. The first fully Windows-based management program for robotic milking systems is launched. It brings the user-friendliness of the management systems to a totally new level.

1999 2.31 The first VMS stations roll off the production line.They are installed at Isby and Ecbacken dairy farms in Sweden.

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“For us, it’s the best machine on the market.”- Ferme Caron

Support

The technical and herd management support you are going to receive from DeLaval and from its dealership network comes from focused professionals. That is what they do; that is their passion. They offer a lot of expertise and knowledge. Our objective is that you, as a dairy producer, should not waste any time on technical issues, but rather spend the extra time that the VMS provides you in managing other areas within your enterprise.

The testimonials that follow are real life examples of dairy producers who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary Milking System – VMS™. Results will vary from dairy to dairy. The results described in these testimonials have not independently been verified, and DeLaval does not claim the results described in these testimonials are typical. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty or guarantee of performance. Successful implementation and use of VMS™ depends on a variety of factors, including good dairy herd management practices.

“The thing that is interesting about DeLaval is that the people who work with robotics, that is what they do, that is their passion. The support crew is all robotics- specific, so this brings a lot of experience and knowledge for me, as a producer, to pull on whenever I have a question.”

Support Diederich FarmWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 300 cows

“I definitely recommend VMS to other producers because the support you receive from DeLaval and your dealer is phenomenal. And with a support like that, it makes it a whole lot easier to be successful, and DeLaval have been top-notch in their support to me.”

“DeLaval is a large company that has put the research and development into the VMS, and it shows. They are leaders in milking technology,

because they have a 125-year of their history in milking cows.”

Support Legendairy FarmsBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS units, 92 cows

“The professionalism of the local DeLaval dealership staff has been impressive. When we need something they are here, and they respect us and our time. The DeLaval dealer is a one-stop shop for everything we needed in our barn.”

Support Aldor Acres Dairy CentreBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS, 40 cows

“I would absolutely recommend the VMS to other dairy producers because of the features that we see as very beneficial. It’s an easy system to use, once you’re on the DelPro software, it’s smooth sailing.”

“The VMS has the advantage of having a 40-year service team. The company that services the VMS and the local dealer has been in business for 40 years through the same family as well, so we felt that this was a very strong backing to the product.”

“For sure, I recommend VMS to other dairy producers. It has definitely helped me stay in farming in a way that results in less labour and much more freedom than I had before.”

Support Bordernook HolsteinsBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 33 cows

“It basically came down to the DeLaval dealership being able to fully support us when we need them. The salesman from our DeLaval dealer kept showing up and showing interest in our project, so we became a new DeLaval customer.”

“DeLaval have been top-notch in their support to me.”– Diederich Farm

Support Briway FarmsWisconsin, USA1 VMS unit, 65 cows

“We had a lightning strike that wiped out $27,000 worth of equipment, and we were milking six hours

after the strike, doing some of it manually, but within 12 hours we had it up and running. Our dealer is excellent.”

“The DeLaval dealer is excellent. When we started up, they had people here pushing cows for almost two days, and they were very good with their support. I would recommend VMS to others.”

Capacity

DeLaval’s VMS is the most efficient robot on the market today. If you’re going to invest in a new system, you want it to work with the cows you have today and the genetic potential of those you may have in the future.


Capacity Van der Stoel FarmPrince Edward Island, Canada1 VMS unit, 65 cows

Capacity Adaway DairyIowa, USA4 VMS units, 280 cows

“With the VMS the cows are being milked 2.8 to 2.9 times per day, and we’re seeing an increase in milk production. Through the flat barn we were getting about 68 lbs (30.8 kg) per day, and currently on

the two robots that have been installed for a year we are at 82 lbs (37.2 kg) and as high as 85-88 lbs (38.5-40 kg). I would strongly recommend VMS to any other farmer.”

“Getting away from his regimented twice-a-day milking schedule has actually increased the number of daily milkings and overall milk production. The cows, on average, milk themselves three times a day.”

Van der Stoel’s family-run operation was one of the first in the region to purchase a robotic milker. He continues to see benefits: “I am happy with it”.

“We were milking half of the herd with two robots and the other half in the flat parlor. We did that for a year, so we had a pretty accurate comparison, and there was easily a 10% increase in milk production.”

Capacity Cheslen Dairy Ltd.Alberta, Canada3 VMS, 151 cows

“I guess the main thing that the VMS changed is the attitude towards milking, as we enjoy the work more now. I would definitely recommend the VMS to other dairy farmers, I think it’s the future, and it milks the cows very well, and it gives you a lot of information about the animals. Very simple.”

“We’ve gone up from a 30kg (66 lbs) average to 34kg(75 lbs) and for a few months we reached 37kg (81.5 lbs) average, so we’ve more than exceeded our expectations with the amount of milk we’re getting from the robots.”

“For sure, I recommend VMS to other dairy producers. It has definitely helped me stay in farming in a way that results in less labour and much more freedom than I had before.”

Capacity Bordernook HolsteinsBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 33 cows

“Our main focus on the farm was to get the cows milked; and all the other things that need to be done around the farm came in second. Our peak in the parlour was 36 litres, the peak in the VMS is 38.4 litres. We milked two times a day in the parlour and now 3.2 times a day in the VMS!”

“It is important for us to continually improve our operation and not become complacent. For our farm, it is all about being the best; the day you stop is the day you sell the business. DeLaval VMS provides us the tools and opportunity to achieve this goal.”

Capacity Kastenschmidt FarmsWisconsin, USA2 VMS units, 112 cows

“The VMS is helping us achieve our goal of being the highest-producing farm in the area.”

“Yes, for sure, I would recommend VMS. The VMS has created a calmer atmosphere on our farm, and

our production increase has given us a more efficient farm as we now receive more milk with less cows.”

Capacity Legendairy FarmsBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS units, 92 cows

“We went from 32L to 35L in the first week of milking with the VMS. Now, after a month, we are at 38 L average. If we wanted to, we could easily get up to 45 L average. We milked 2 times a day in the parlour and today we are at 3.4 milkings with the VMS.”

Capacity Aldor Acres Dairy CentreBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 40 cows

“We are currently milking 45 cows in our daily operation, and we started with VMS 14 months ago. We were milking 52 cows at the time and

we have reduced our number of cows while our production has increased.”

“If there is an opportunity for us to grow in the future, we are certain that the VMS will be able to keep to our growth of the 65- cow potential that it has. We would see no problem in expanding.”

“Having directed cow traffic allowed us to use the robot nearly 100% of the time, because every cow that is stepping foot into it is a cow that has permission to be milked and has enough milk to make it worthwhile. So this allows us to concentrate

our milking and time on the animals that will reward us the most. As a result, we are able to milk those cows that need to be milked more often. I definitely recommend VMS to other producers.”

Capacity Diederich FarmWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 300 cows

“Since we have installed the VMS, we had already over 65 cows per robot. And it was not a problem for the VMS to keep up at that number.”

Capacity Verhoef Dairy Ltd.Alberta, Canada2 VMS units, 95 cows

“I can highly recommend the DeLaval VMS to any dairy producer who wants to manage your cows well, with great production, along with user-friendly,

well-designed equipment. I’m pleased with the whole milking process and the software that gives a quick yet thorough overview of the herd.”

“Our milk production was about 31 litres per cow with 2X milkings. Currently with VMS, it is 35 litres per cow with three milkings per day. I hope in the future we can utilize the robotics more to its full capacity of over 4,000 liters per day.”

“The VMS does a decent job in milking. Our average milking per day for the whole herd is 2.7. And production per cow is over 76 lbs (34.5 kg). I definitely saw the pay-off a lot sooner than what I expected. If someone asks me if I recommend VMS to other farmers, it’s almost a no-brainer, yes, definitely I would recommend it. This is the way to go.”

Capacity L&S FarmsWisconsin, USA2 VMS units, 150 cows

“Going from a stanchionbarn to VMS, we definitely went up in milk production. Currently we are up by 15 lbs (6.8 kg) per cow.”

Flexibility

VMS offers you the most advanced yet flexible options to best align your system with your individual needs and goals. The VMS solution utilizes upgradable technology, thus ensuring your system remains flexible and efficient, easily adapting to the future demands of your operation.


“The reason we chose DeLaval is that they did not see a problem in installing the VMS in an existing barn. For my personal life, I don’t have to get up at five in the morning. There are more important things in life than working 24 hoursa day. VMS completely changed the way we function, and it’s been positive.”

Flexibility Briway FarmsWisconsin, USA1 VMS unit, 65 cows

“Your schedule is not set by your milking time. Now I focus a lot more on reproduction and a lot more on information so I know what each cow is doing, every step of the lactation.”

Flexibility Reinderock FarmOntario, Canada1 VMS unit, 60 cows

“The nutritionists have remote access to feeding information and can do a better job at monitoring what and when they’re eating and are able to make adjustments and recommendations on what they’re seeing.”

“We wanted the cows and herd to move ahead and the robotic VMS option certainly made sense to us. The cows adjusted to it faster than we did. In a week, they were back up to their normal production of 36 kg (79.4 lbs)/cow.”

Flexibility L&S FarmsWisconsin, USA2 VMS units, 150 cows

“The lifestyle you have after you install VMS is definitely a changer. Now I can adjust my time. I can now put my attention towards other things, like sick cows and baby calves. With the software that I have now, I use what I need out of it. And if I need more, it’s all there. You can definitely see that it has everything you need.”

“The touch screen is very simple to use; it’s almost like having a cell phone. It is very explanatory.”

“We started milking with DeLaval VMS on March the 31st 2010. Sixty-two cows are going through the VMS. The system that we have right now is the feed first. The first week that we had it in that

Sunday, my niece was having a family gathering at her house that starts at 5 o’clock. We would never been able to go before. The whole family went! That’s one of the huge benefits!”

“I would absolutely recommend VMS to other dairy producers. I think that this is the way to the future. The flexibility added to your lifestyle makes it much less demanding, physically, on you.”

Flexibility Wrico HolsteinsOntario, Canada1 VMS unit, 62 cows

Flexibility Heeg Dairy Inc.Ontario, Canada2 VMS units, 135 cows

“The Herd Navigator is forward-thinking and allows us to stay on the cutting edge. We trust DeLaval to provide us with the most reliable equipment and the highest quality of technical service.”

“Every day I strive to improve myself in my daily farming activities. Thanks to the technology, I don’t have to worry about milking.”

“With DeLaval’s RFC (Remote Farm Connection) my iPhone gives me all the cow information. Last spring I went on a John Deere Tour in Iowa, and I was able to fix a problem from my hotel room. Also with RFC, our dealer can remotely connect to the barn, so we probably cut down on our service calls by 75%.”

Flexibility Kampjes FarmsAlberta, Canada2 VMS, 87 cows

“The information provided from the computer being milking times, milking speed, when the cow chooses to come and go, the Activity Monitor, are phenomenal. I can go to my computer, and I can tell you where every cow has been, at what time of the day, where she’s going, what she’s done.”

Flexibility Van der Stoel FarmPrince Edward Island, Canada1 VMS unit, 65 cows

“No longer do they have to wait for humans to relieve their taut udders. Whenever the urge strikes, the hefty Holsteins amble into the VMS station. The robot identifies each animal by its transmitter collar and, if it’s their time to be milked, a hydraulic arm gently cleans its teats and then attaches four

milk-extracting cups via suction, while the cows get a tasty snack of grain. Seven or less minutes later, the cows shuffle back to their waterbeds, and do what they do most of the day – take it easy and make more milk.”

“I love farming, I like to work with animals and I like mechanics, but milking was never my hobby.”

Flexibility Diederich FarmWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 300 cows

“The DelPro software is Windows-based/icon-based software, so it is very easy to understand and use. It allows me to go in and make all sorts of reports, which I can send to a consultant or a veterinarian. I can even have them log onto my computer. The touch screen is very nice because it allows me to manipulate things that I may need to do – when I’m bringing in a new animal, for instance. The responsiveness of the screen is what’s very nice. I can operate it while wearing my winter gloves!”

“I am remotely connected to the farm, I can log in from wherever I am into my operation and see how things are doing, and I can clear alarms if they are minor.”

Flexibility Purple Rain FarmOntario, Canada2 VMS units, 121 cows

“I grew up on a dairy farm in Netherlands with my father before coming to Canada in 1990. I cannot imagine doing anything else. We are open-minded embracing the application of technology and the benefits it provides us.”

“The VMS system is easy to use and gives us the ability to embrace our interest. We are very concerned about cow comfort in our farming and the VMS allows for a safe and comfortable process for the cows.”

Flexibility Aldor Acres Dairy CentreBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 40 cows

“I look in DelPro for a number of things like MDI (mastitis detection index), conductivity, etc. and I check my fresh cows all the time so that I don’t miss anything. It is very easy to use this software. The local support from the dealer hasbeen extra-special to us through the remote log in. The veterinarian is also on board with remote log in.”

“It is rare that we get alarms. But when we do, we are often able to fix everything from the phone. In the 14 months, we have had four alarms that have woken us up in the night, where a few of them have been our own errors.”

Flexibility Bordernook HolsteinsBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 33 cows

Flexibility Legendairy FarmsBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS units, 92 cows

“The features that I really like about the VMS are the way it preps the cow before milking, and the way it attaches each quarter, and then holds those hoses out of the way.”

“A lot of our family and church functions happen here on our farm. Sam could not be a part of it because he was in the parlour milking or he was tired because he was up since 4 am. Now he is able to join us for those special times and I don’t have to save him a plate for dinner.”

“I have more information at my fingertips for making decisions on a per-cow basis. We can now focus on other things, like our field work and being able to optimize our time in the other duties of our farm. We are able to fine-tune our feeding with the control that we now have, and we can know how much the cows are eating.”

“To be able to know what’s going on at the farm when we are not around is great. The remote log in saves time. The dealer can just Log in to the computer remotely and answer the questions that I have.”

Flexibility Verhoef Dairy Ltd.Alberta, Canada2 VMS units, 95 cows

“I love the flexibility and freedom the VMS gives to manage the farm in a new way. I can analyze the cow’s production, milk quality, and activity for health and heat detection. The smartphone apps

are extremely helpful to view, and sometimes correct the robots, especially when I am away from the farm.”

“Over time I have grown to love the unique options the VMS offers. I highly recommend the DeLaval VMS. I’m pleased with the whole milking process and the software that gives a quick yet thorough overview of the herd.”

Milk Quality & Animal HealthThe VMS is the ultimate herd management system. It truly lets you manage by exception with clear and concise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), available at a glance via the Monitor Board of the DelPro Farm Manager. It is equipped with MDi technology and cow calendar as standard. MDi (Mastitis Detection Index) monitors conductivity, blood level, milk amount per quarter; when combined with milking-interval details, provides a valuable indication of milk quality and animal health. It alerts you if an animal is at risk of developing mastitis. Soon, you can take herd management to an even higher level as the VMS is OCC (Online-Cell-Counter) and Herd Navigator™ ready.

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“Previously, with our old parlor, I had to rely on the employees to visually identify any abnormalities. Now with the robot, I look at the reports and assess every individual animal. The cows are a lot calmer in the robot, and I have less injuries with my animals.”

Milk Quality & Animal HealthDiederich FarmWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 300 cows

“The VMS does a lot of things for us in terms of milk quality, and monitoring the animals; with daily milk weights and mastitis detection index, we’re able to see changes in the cows.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health Ferme PaysanneQuebec, Canada1 VMS unit, 62 cows

“Because of it’s constance, the VMS has greatly improved our milk quality going from 150,000 to 85-90,000 somatic cells.”

“With our parlour, it was very difficult to control milk quality because we had several milkers. To manage heat detection, we have added the DeLaval activity system that contributed to reduce the average number of inseminations, and calving interval that

rolls around 390 days today. The OCC Somatic Cell Counter gives me a complete and accurate overview of my herd’s health in a few seconds only.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health L&S FarmsWisconsin, USA2 VMS units, 150 cows

“Our cell count is between 150,000 to 200,000, which used to be 200,000 to 250,000. The herd health feature that I like is the cleaning. The teat cups wash by quarter, dry them and take a strip of milk out of them. If there is any incomplete milking, I can check the cow right away. And I also have the MDi, which is another indicator. If numbers go high, the system automatically notifies me and dumps the milk, which helps maintain high milk quality.”

“When the cow is completely done milking, the VMS pulls out the inflations and puts them upside down and rinses them between each milking. I think that this part looks cleaner versus other solutions.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health Rickeen Farms Ltd.Ontario, Canada2 VMS units, 120 cows

“Our VMS has been a welcome addition to our farm, allowing for a completely automatic process. The cows find the VMS comfortable and safe.”

“We enjoy watching the robotic arm go to work, prepping the teats and attaching each individual teat cup. We never want to over or under-milk the cows, and thanks to the data the system gives,

we can better manage this issue. We receive milking history automatically and all the necessary information we need to attain this balance. It’s healthy for the cows.”

“The VMS is much more efficient than it was in 2001. A few simple upgrades gave us the opportunity to benefit from the new technology without having to replace the robot. “It’s much easier to manage our time with a VMS and it’s more pleasant today.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health Ferme CarmelQuebec, Canada1 VMS unit, 60 cows

“We have chosen the DeLaval VMS mainly because of the hygiene level that it offered and the quality of the teat preparation for milking.”

“We chose the DeLaval VMS mainly because of its teat preparation”

– Ferme Cristallina

DeLaval udder care handbook

“The cows are a lot calmer in the robot.”

– Diederich Farm

Milk Quality & Animal Health Legendairy FarmBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS, 92 cows

“We chose DeLaval VMS because we like the way it prepares the cow for milking. The teat preparation that uses water and air cleans the teats really well,

and it stimulates them as well. Because it is so consistent, it has given us really good numbers in milk quality.”

“In the parlour, we had 100,000 to 120,000 somatic cell counts, now we’ve gone to 60,000 to 80,000 with the robots. You can look around, the cows are so relaxed, they are almost lazy I would say.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health Ferme CristallinaQuebec, Canada1 VMS unit, 60 cows

“Since the installation of the robot about five months ago, we went from an average milk production of 30 kg (66.1 lbs) per cow to 34-35 kg

(75-77 lbs), and the somatic cell count has gone from 150,000 to 125,000. With the robot, we can produce more milk with less cows.”

“We chose the DeLaval VMS mainly because of its teat preparation cup, that reproduces the quality of preparation we were use to with our parlour.”

Milk Quality & Animal Health Adaway DairyWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 280 cows

“In comparison between the two different milking set ups, the cows milked better and adjusted to the robots real well. With the VMS we are able to manage the cows individually. With the DeLaval Activity system, you are able to identify sick cows, and catch them when they are in heat and get

them bred when they need to be. The DelPro software works great, it’s easy to figure out, and you just have to sit down like an hour or so and use the information. You just have to make your own reports.”

“We were milking half of the herd on two robots and the other half in the flat parlor. There was 100,000 somatic cell difference. It’s a pretty true comparison.”

Reliability

VMS offers you peace of mind, as your investment today will remain viable for the long term. All construction is made of stainless steel. Electro polished, brushed and painted stainless steel is used for ease of cleaning and for prolonged durability. The life expectancy of the VMS is long, resulting in lower depreciation costs.


Reliability Diederich FarmWisconsin, USA4 VMS units, 300 cows

“I’ve seen the arm stepped on and pounded, and the robot just keeps on working.”

“When people see my robots, they ask me if it doesn’t bother me when the cow kicks the arm, and I would say: better its arm than mine. And the arm takes it. That robot just gets smashed and beat up, but it keeps going. The robot doesn’t get angry, and it just keep working, patiently and calmly; it keeps doing its job.”

“To reduce our feed costs, we have adopted the guided cow traffic with pre-selection. The amount of concentrate given at the robot is greatly reduced. “The robustness of the VMS arm is unmatched.

“Now, with the VMS, we know that our cows are in good hands when we go out.

“For us, the possibility of manually milking a problem cow and the high level of hygiene that the teat preparation cup offered have made us chose the DeLaval VMS.”

Reliability Ferme CaronQuebec, Canada1 VMS unit, 50 cows

“For us, it’s the best machine on the market.”

Reliability Wilkess Farm IncQuebec, Canada2 VMS units, 120 cows

“What DeLaval is supplying – the possibility of upgrading my stations to incorporate the latest in milking automation – provides yet a new degree of accuracy for making financial decisions. I’m as excited now to be a frontrunner in trying out the new technology as I was 10 years ago.”

“Over the last decade, my two robots have operated nearly 100,000 hours, which equals 47 years, if working five days a week, eight hours a day. Without VMS, I would not be milking today.”

“Lots of metal on them, not a lot of plastic, and a lot of stainless steel, they look nice and they are built to last a long time. I would certainly recommend the VMS to other producers.”

Reliability FraserBridge FarmsBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS, 85 cowst

“You look at them, they look like really well built machines.”

Reliability Laufenberg FarmsWisconsin, USA2 VMS units, 150 cows

“The labor savings and freedom of not having to deal with outside help has made us a more profitable operation. With our robots, we have been able to increase our production, as well as the quality of our product.”

“We have confidence that the robot will milk our herd with consistency, never calling in sick, or not showing up.”

Reliability Legendairy FarmsBritish Columbia, Canada2 VMS units, 92 cows

“DeLaval is a large company that has put the research and development into the VMS, and it shows.“They are leaders in milking technology, because they have a 125-year of their history in milking cows.”

“I like all that stainless steel on the VMS. I can see that there is quality in the manufacturing and everything is well thought out. The stainless steel is sharp-looking, clean and heavy-duty.”

Reliability Bordernook HolsteinsBritish Columbia, Canada1 VMS unit, 33 cows

“Our main focus on the farm was to get the cows milked and all the other things that need to be done around the farm came in second. Now we have time to get all those small things done when we want to. After a hard working day in the field, I can have the option of an that extra hour of sleep!”

“The VMS looks good with all the stainless steel. The hydraulic arm is nice and quiet and will take a lot of beating from the heifers if they decided to kick.”

“We installed the robot in 2008. We were the first farm in Wisconsin to get a robotic milker. The other robots were not all stainless at that time; their main frame was triple-galvanized steel. And also, new parts that become available are adaptable, so you always can have an updated robot, and that seemed a very positive approach to me.”

Reliability Briway FarmsWisconsin, USA1 VMS unit, 65 cows

“This machine seems like it was built for longevity.”

Reliability Glenirvine FarmOntario, Canada1 VMS unit, 50 cows

“We chose robotics, as we felt our herd as well as our lifestyle could benefit from this new technology. With a milking robot, we feel we can spend our time in the barn more efficiently. We don’t want to spend less time in the barn; we want to just be more efficient with our time.”

“We have had DeLaval milking equipment for over 40 years, and we know there is quality that comes with it. We have enjoyed working with the DeLaval dealer over the years because of their product knowledge and their reliable service staff.”

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Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9

CANADA

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Kansas City, MO 64153

Tel: 816-891-7700

Fax: 816-891-1606

DeLaval Inc.

3000 Lakeside Drive, Suite 305s

Bannockburn, IL 60015

The testimonials are real life examples of dairy producers who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary Milking System – VMS™. Results will vary from dairy to dairy. The results described in these testimonials have not independently been verified, and DeLaval does not claim the results described in these testimonials are typical. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty or guarantee of performance. Successful implementation and use of VMS™ depends on a variety of factors, including good dairy herd management practices.

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DeLaval VMSTM Voluntary Milking System As … experienced by our customers. ... cleaning unit and hydraulic pump are now built-in. 2005-2006 Hydraulic robotic arm reduces service and