James Kelly @jameskellyvms

facebook.com/p/Robotic-Milk… Extremely interesting page regarding independent robotic milking system comparisons Findings from the research show that DeLaval VMS systems are capable of harvesting more milk per day than any other robotic milking manufacturer on the market

The first DeLaval VMS 2025 has arrived in the yard, ready for installation. New features include: Flow-Responsive Milking - ensures constant teat-end vacuum levels throughout milking, leading to reduced milking times Box Design - box length has increased to improve cow comfort

In the last 2 weeks, this same farm has averaged 79 cows on 1 x V300, averaging >2000 kg total yield per day, with cows averaging 26.5 kg / cow on 2.05 milking's per day. Superb grass management accompanied by DeLaval pre-selection at grazing has helped achieve these figures

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Seriously impressive production being achieved by a 1 x V300 system on A-B-C grazing in Co. Wexford. The farm has 79 cows milking on the robot at present, yesterday this herd produced 2267 kg of milk, with cows averaging 28.7 kg per cow on 2.11 milking's per day

Due to continued growth and expansion in automated milking, EFS Automation is now hiring a Robotic Milking Machine Service Engineer to join our dynamic team. We are looking for someone passionate about agricultural technology, ready to support the future of dairy farming.

A recent DeLaval VMS discussion group we held in association with @progressivegen - topics covered on the day included: - Bull selection in a robotic system - Matching bulls to individual cows - Sexed semen guidelines - Guidelines regarding dairy-beef selection - DelPro KPI's

Recent production from a 3 x VMS farm in Co. Waterford that has just completed it's 9th year of automated milking. At peak, these robots are harvesting >2000 kg of milk / robot / day for 180 cows. Average cow production is running at 34kg / day on 2.7 milking's / day

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Milking robots have reached 8 year startup anniversary today. Turn up every day and never given much trouble. 3 @DeLaval_UK_IRE VMS~Just over 1,180,000 milkings, finding 5,080,800 teats producing over 12 million litres of milk. Looking forward to the next 8yrs. 🌱🌿🌾🌽🐄🤖🧀

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A recent DeLaval VMS discussion group that was held for our Waterford / Kilkenny / Tipperary region. Topics for the day included: - Winter milking in a robotic system - Feed tables - Fresh cow / heifer management - Drying off procedure - Solar Energy use in a robotic system

DeLaval VMS discussion group we had a few weeks ago in Co. Carlow - topics for the day included: - Importance of nighttime movement - How roadway conditions affect cow flow - Importance of ensuring peak yield - Solar energy use with robotics - DeLaval Plus - Disease Risk

We are hosting a DeLaval V300 open day tomorrow - Thursday. On demo for the day we will have DeLaval OptiDuo feed pusher The farm is great example of how a robot can be retrofitted into existing buildings, minimizing building work 📆Thursday, August 22 🕐11am – 2pm 📍A67 FY64

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A recent Body Condition Score (BCS) Camera installation on a DeLaval V300 farm. Each cows BCS is measured daily as she exits the lane after the robots, providing the farmer with clear data on each individuals cows BCS and if she is gaining / losing condition

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Our new farm advisor - Meabh, out on farm recently with a herd of Fleckvieh heifers, overlooking the water in South-East Wexford

The Fennell family have upgraded to a DeLaval VMS™ V300 milking robot. Come and talk to them about their experience with their robotic milking system. 🤖 🐮 📆 Thursday, August 22 🕐 11 am – 2 pm 📍 Jersey Farm, Redcross, Co. Wicklow A67 FY64 Info: bit.ly/3RN7yXI

DeLaval VMS discussion group on farm this morning in Co. Kilkenny, very good discussion - topics for the day included: - Maximizing nighttime movement with robotics - Grazing layouts and protecting regrowth's - Roadway maintenance - Solar energy use with robotics - DeLaval Plus

DeLaval OptiDuo out on a farm demo recently Superb machine that constantly mixes the feed as it pushes it into the barrier, leaving constant fresh feed at the feed fence Contact the office to arrange for a demo or further enquiry

1 x DeLaval V300 that started up in Kilkenny in June 2023. 79 cows currently on the robot, averaging 2+ milking's / day in an A-B-C grazing system. Cows averaging 23+ liters / day with majority of the herd being spring calvers

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Recently, the DeLaval team conducted DelPro training in collaboration with NWF Agriculture Ltd, a supplier of feeds for ruminants. 🥛📝 We're offering DelPro training FOC to all third-party nutrition, robotic, and veterinary consultants. 💼 DeLaval Plus: bit.ly/3wZ8Qb0

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Come & join us at The Bailey Family open farm day and check out their DeLaval ML3100 MidiLine™ swing-over parlour! 🐄 🐄 Thursday, 20/6/24. 11 am – 2 pm 📍 Ballyhast, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 Please visit: bit.ly/4bA4Pbx or call Graham on 087 6774324.