At EuroTier 2012, the world’s largest trade show dedicated to agriculture, DeLaval unveiled its teat spray robot TSR – an automatic post-spray solution offering consistent application, optimal use of teat dip and less labor. The technology is designed to facilitate high capacity milking in rotary parlors while helping to maintain farm profitability.

“Farmers spend several hours a day manually post spraying teats after milking – some up to 20 hours or more per day. TSR automatically sprays each teat helping to reduce labor at a time when farmers have difficulty hiring skilled employees,” says Jensen.

According to DeLaval, another advantage of TSR is its consistent operation, which can help keep cows calm.

Jensen adds, “We know from our experience with DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS and AMR that cows like a predictable barn environment. Farmers can also create a good environment for their cows by using TSR.”

Teat dip consumption and coverage are consistently managed with TSR. Consumption per cow depends on the product, its viscosity, and chosen spray pattern, but the system’s accuracy and uniformity will help keep conditions optimal for good udder health.

TSR is a stand-alone unit designed for external milking rotaries. The cows are sprayed right after take-off at the end of rotation, not in the exit lane where bottlenecks can occur. Advanced technology contributes to the robot’s speed and precision – serving up to 400 cows/hour.

DeLaval teat spray robot TSR will be available in limited numbers in 2013 with a full launch in 2014. Already this year, it was awarded the highest recognition, three stars, possible in the European News category by Agromek, Northern Europe’s largest agricultural fair. PD

—From DeLaval news release

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