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The new routine for optimized farming The five rules for profitable milking Build your own Lely Astronaut Automatic milking offers a new Whether you are milking conven- Imagine how your farm would operate routine with more freedom for tionally or automatically, there are at its best. What’s important for you yourself and more time to spend on five rules you must keep in mind your cows. when it comes to profitable milking. Automatic milking “ Lely milking robots have truly changed our lives. We now work more comfortably and productively. ”

“ I can spend more time with the cows that really need my attention.” Explore the possibilities Nathalie Fouville Pleumeuleuc, France “We turned to milking robots after visiting other robotic farms and speaking with farmers. Our work was becoming more and physical and we were struggling. Today, the data provided by the Lely Astonaut means I get to know my cows better. Our work schedules are much more flexible and I am getting a better overview of my herd.” When did you last take time out to truly explore the possibilities for you, your herd and your business? What would you do if you could...

“ Our overall herd health has improved significantly after we upgraded from an A2 to an A5.” A day with Dennis S. Hansen Thursday morning 7.30 am 15 min. • Check if everything is ok in the barn • Check T4C-InHerd tasks for attention cows • Scrape out the cubicles • Change milk filter and quickly clean the robot • Follow up on two attention cows • Provide the cows with fresh feed Automation introduces a new routine on your farm, providing greater flexibility, more efficiency and a better work-life balance. • Spread fresh bedding material in the cubicles • Feed the calves • Check and treat...

LELY ASTRONAUT Control the input, optimise the output “ In terms of production, we have increased our milk yield with the Lely Astronaut milking robot.” Your return on performance The five rules of profitable milking Automated milking puts producers in control of the cost of milking. It is a fixed cost – there are no variables, such as labour. It is predictable, and this is key to controlling costs and good financial planning. Improved herd health and welfare Investing in new equipment and implementing a new system must be justified on any dairy unit. As a producer, you need to make sure...

LELY ASTRONAUT “Optimal has a different meaning for each farmer.” Benefit from local knowledge and 24/7 support The Lely Center in your area is your local partner in dairy automation. Over the years, Lely has built a comprehensive network of specialists, combining their experience in dairy automation with local knowledge. Their main goal is to help you get all the benefits from your Lely equipment. Get it right the first time Regional knowledge and experience Dairy farming is in our blood All Lely Center facilities worldwide are supported by national or regional organisations that monitor...

LELY ASTRONAUT Lely Astronaut The most cow and farmer friendly milking system Cows benefit from robotic milking. They are more relaxed, healthier and reward you with more milk. This is because the system fits much better with their needs and frees up farmers’ time to give true attention to cows. It is simply the best system for milking your cows. With this in mind, you only have to look for the best-performing robot that is also the most reliable and offers milking at a very acceptable price per litre. Best-performing robotic system Gradual growth Expanding a dairy farm is something you can...

LELY ASTRONAUT Proudly developed with our customers... User interface The revolutionary I-flow concept stands for unbeatable visit behaviour. The cow stays within the comfort of the herd. The redesigned menus in the control panel are more intuitive and easier to use. Tailored milking Easy first milkings Pre-treatment brushes Quarter-based pulsation, automatic milking intervals and individual take-off enable the Lely Astronaut to milk each cow according to her specific needs. This newly developed feature is easy for the farmer and relaxed for the cow. Simply bring the arm close to the udder...

LELY ASTRONAUT Technology moving forward After 25 years, automated milking has evolved towards a mature and finely tuned system. The question was: what will take robotic milking to a higher level? With the performance and principles of the Lely Astronaut A4 as the starting point, Lely took off with developing the next step in robotic milking. The principle of Lely’s robotic arm has proved itself as the smartest solution for taking care of the milking process. It is underneath the cow during the whole milking process and reacts fast when a teat cup drops off to keep it clean. The arm follows...

LELY ASTRONAUT Improve hoof health Hoof health choice Good hoof health is important to the well-being of cows and dairy farms. In order to be able to move freely, the cow must have healthy hooves. With healthy hooves she can do as she pleases in the barn or in the field: rest, feed, drink or visit the milking robot. With the Lely Meteor hoof-health approach, hoof health improves in a sustainable, animal-friendly and safe manner. Focus on feed efficiency Feed choice Feed is one of the main expenses on a dairy farm. Therefore, feed each cow to its actual needs and operate on feed efficiency....

“ Today, my cows are healthier.” Explore the possibilities Only you know what you would like your ‘possibilities’ to be. Let them drive you to open your mind to the possibilities and solutions that are out there. Stepping back and considering the future can be the first move towards a more fulfilled life. What would you do if you could free up time? Focus on being a better farmer or having a better lifestyle – or both? Your local Lely Center invites you to explore your possibilities. Find your local Lely Center at www.lely.com. Start exploring with your local milking