Milking system for batch milking of groups of animals
DE602021053951T2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-06DELAVAL HLDG AB
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DELAVAL HLDG AB
- Filing Date
- 2021-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-06
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing milking installations face inefficiencies due to cow behavior and herd dynamics, which can reduce the number of milkings per day and increase stress levels, particularly in fully automated systems.
Method used
A milking installation with a movable barrier that guides animals to specific milking robots on a voluntary basis, allowing batchwise milking by preventing access to certain robots and encouraging animals to use others, with specialized routines for certain milk samples or storage.
Benefits of technology
Enhances milking throughput and reduces animal stress by optimizing robot utilization and minimizing mixing, while allowing efficient handling of special milk samples.
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