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

    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

    Frequent feeding

    The electrically-powered mixing and feeding robot provides frequent feeding, which can positively impact rumen health, fertility, and milk production.

  • Precision feeding

    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

    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

A Lely Vector robotic feeder in a dairy barn. Cows are eating through the feeding fences and sunlight is entering the barn.
A Lely Vector feeder entering a dairy barn.
A Lely Vector robotic feeder distributing feed to cows in a dairy barn. The feed is falling from the robot onto the ground.
A barn filled with different types of feed stacked on top of each other. The barn has a high ceiling with metal beams and a lot of sunlight.

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Feed height sensor

he mixing and feeding robot scans the feed height at the feed fence. Using this data the Vector exactly knows when it’s time for a new feeding round and enables feeding on demand. This enables 24/7 fresh feed availability.

Rotating skirt

The skirt pushes the feed towards the feed fence, with the aim of having feed always within reach of the cows.

Stainless steel auger

The stainless steel auger mixes each ration into a homogeneous blend, and the powerful auger motor aims to ensure that no feed remains on the auger after distribution.

Navigation system

From ultrasound sensors to inductive sensors, the Vector offers reliable techniques that provide a flexible way of navigating the farm.

Automatic counter knife

Based on the ration settings the counter knife is automatically activated. The longer the particle length of the feed stuffs the longer the counter knife stays in the bin. This stimulates cutting behavior and enables a homogenies mix.

A precise feeding system

Feeding solutions

Vector

The Vector is designed to provide precise feeding adapted to each group of animals to help improve milk yield and meat production and contribute to healthier animals. The various features of the Vector help to make this possible while saving time.

 

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.

Farmer in red shirt standing beside Lely Vector automatic feeding system in barn with cows in the background.

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.

Farmer in red shirt standing beside Lely Vector automatic feeding system in barn with cows in the background.

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.

A Lely Vector feed grabber in a barn with different types of feed stacked on top of each other.

Resources

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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.