Feeding solution
Vector
Introduction
The ultimate feeding solution
The Lely Vector 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. The Lely Vector enables you to easily 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 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 electrically-powered 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 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.
Smart feeding with the Lely Vector
Features
A precise feeding system
The Lely Vector is designed to provide precise feeding adapted to each group of animals, helping to improve milk yield and meat production and contribute to healthier cows. The various features of the Vector make this possible while saving time.
The mixing and feeding robot scans feed height at the feed fence. Using this data the Lely Vector exactly knows when it’s time for a new feeding round, enabling on-demand fresh feed availability, 24/7.
The skirt pushes the feed towards the feed fence, ensuring fresh feed is always within reach of your cows.
The stainless steel auger mixes each ration into a homogeneous blend, and its powerful motor is designed to ensure no feed remains on the auger after distribution.
From ultrasound to inductive sensors, the Lely Vector utilizes reliable technology to safely and efficiently navigate the farm.
Three powerful magnets are placed under the feeding outlet. As the robot distributes feed, it falls down alongside the magnet, collecting any metal parts which may be present. This decreases the risk of sharp metal parts in the cows’ stomach, improving overall animal health.
The counter knife is automatically activated based on ration settings. The longer the particle length of the feed, the longer the counter knife stays in the bin. This improves cutting performance, resulting in a more homogenous mix.
Testimonials
Newport, Vermont
Josh Poulin
Automatic feeding with Lely Vector
One thing I have noticed, big time, is we don’t have a lot of refusals of feed, and the diesel and the labor savings and the flexibility really make sense for us. If I had to do it all again, I would definitely put in the Vector system. It’s been a good addition to the farm.
Cambridge, Wisconsin
Tina & Anna Hinchley
Automatic feeding pushing with Lely Juno
Robots are the tools that are saving my life. Literally saving my life. Pushing feed is a lot of hard work on your shoulders and hips and knees. Having those Junos running on a regular basis has boosted our milk production.
Richland, Nebraska
Adam & Meaghan Pieper
Automatic feeding with Lely Vector
We feed upwards of six to seven times a day, rather than one to two times on a traditional lot. What we’ve found is that has led to a more consistent intake the animals are consuming as well as better overall health for the entire barn because they’re given that fresh feed 24 hours a day.
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 critical, but repetitive daily task to a robot. Farm Management Support understands this process is unique to each farm, which is why we advise on feed kitchen design 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 utmost care. We provide hands-on 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.
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Feed kitchen and feed grabber
The feed kitchen is the room or area where feed is stored, selected, collected, and loaded into the mixing and feeding robot. The feed kitchen promotes flexibility, as properly ensiled feed can be stored in blocks for several days. The systems' smart software achieves a feed loading accuracy of up to 98%. This helps ensure your cows recieve optimal, consistent feed.
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Feeding
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.