🌿 Wakebridge Manor Creamery is the first in the UK and Ireland to use the DeLaval Optimat™ system, feeding 800 East Friesian dairy sheep.🐑 “It has taken the pressure off us and works remarkably well,” says John Bailey. 🔗 Story: ow.ly/HlRa50Uzse0 DeLaval_UK_IE

🤖🐮 New entrant to dairying sets up innovative robotic milking system in Co. Carlow! Malcolm Kidd uses a DeLaval VMS V310 robot to save time and labour while achieving yields of up to 9000L/cow/year with 4.35% butterfat and 3.6% protein. Full story: ow.ly/95Jw50Uzsty

Join Stephen Moore Farm Machinery for their VMS robotic milking information evening 📅 21st January 📍 234 Drumcroone Road, Coleraine depot, BT51 3SQ Co. Derry 🍴 Food & refreshments 🎤 Talks 🤝 Catch up with the team Please RSVP by Friday, 17th January to +44 (0)771 1424117

Improved udder health with four quarter milking Martin Kelly from Monaclarig Farm, Cork, has seen better cow health and less stress since switching to DeLaval VMS robots. Mastitis cases dropped significantly, and DelPro data helps monitor herd health. 🔗ow.ly/hcWQ50UC0WT

Milking robots have reached 8 year startup anniversary today. Turn up every day and never given much trouble. 3 DeLaval_UK_IE VMS~Just over 1,180,000 milkings, finding 5,080,800 teats producing over 12 million litres of milk. Looking forward to the next 8yrs. 🌱🌿🌾🌽🐄🤖🧀

Automatic progesterone testing with VMS robots is boosting conception rates 🐮🤖. The Kidd family, new to dairying in 2022, now milk 128 cows with 2 VMS V310s. Herd Navigator detects cows in heat, while DeLaval Plus flags health issues faster. 🔗ow.ly/pUHs50UEknJ

Join us at Dairy-Tech 2025!🐮 📅 Wednesday, 5th February 2025 📍 Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LG 📌 Hall 2, Stand B 128 Come and meet the DeLaval team to talk about our milking, feeding, and digital solutions. 🔗ow.ly/4ChO50UEmn5 DeLaval_UK_IE

Reducing reliance on contractors with DeLaval VMS robots Martin Kelly Monaclarig Farm: “I have more time, save on labour, and improve grassland management. They’ve also brought work-life balance—more time with family and a positive outlook on dairying.” 🔗ow.ly/lECh50UFyCY

Perfect for all their adventures! 🌟 Visit your local DeLaval dealer to find the perfect outfit for your little farmer – and don’t worry, we’ve got grown-up farmers covered too! 👕 Find your nearest dealer: ow.ly/lQRq50UGgfz 💙

Malcolm Kidd uses DeLaval Plus to monitor his farm, with support from EFS Automation’s dairy advisor, Méabh Byrne. The farm’s full-service package covers all consumables and servicing, helping improve yields, SCC, and fertility with VMS V310 robots. 🔗ow.ly/zkr350UH3tT

Doubling herd size & tripling yield at Island Farm 🐄📈 The Walsh family in Enniscorthy about their DeLaval VMS robots 🤖🐮. “It’s a system that’s easy to live with & far more productive.” Considering robotics? Contact your DeLaval dealer! 🔗 ow.ly/nLsN50UIA4C

Mike Noonan in Co. Cork switched to DeLaval VMS robots, streamlining operations, increasing milk yield, and improving herd health. “We’ve built a system that’s easier to manage and could potentially be taken on by a tenant in the future.” 🔗 ow.ly/ei6z50UIEki

📢 VMS Open Day at Woodend Farm! 🐄🤖 📅 6th March 2025 🕥 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Woodend Farm, Balfron, G63 0QB, Scotland See 2 VMS™ V300 robots in action and hear how they’ve made cows happier and more productive. Register here 👉 ow.ly/cKmh50UJxaX DeLaval_UK_IE

✨ Smart farming for a balanced lifestyle ⚖️ The Walsh family uses DeLaval robots to focus on work-life balance, creating a system that works for their lifestyle, and dairy herd.🐮🤖 Simplify your farm operations—contact your local DeLaval dealer. 🔗 ow.ly/llgF50UJAww

Mike Noonan uses robotic milking & an A, B, C grazing system to boost milk yield: “Cows now graze in 8-hour shifts, helping us manage paddocks better & make more milk from forage” Milk solids rose from 3.3% to 3.48%, increasing yearly yield per cow. 🔗ow.ly/cJ6e50UJCRr

Smarter cow fertility management💡 On Walsh's farm, integrated software collects cow data with VMS V310 robots. Herd Navigator tests progesterone for heat detection, pregnancy diagnosis & improved fertility. AI straws reduced by 40%, increasing yield. 🔗ow.ly/YHnb50UJF1A

Improved herd health & easy decision-making Mike Noonan saw significant improvements with DeLaval's DelPro system, helping manage rations & detect mastitis earlier. Simple signaling and data insights have lowered SCCs to 80, saving time & money. 🔗ow.ly/2uwH50UJHEH

Optimising BSC & using selective dry cow therapy for improved herd health The Walsh family uses a BSC camera to manage cows' condition. The DeLaval OCC cell counter detects mastitis, helping reduce antibiotic use with selective dry cow therapy. 🔗ow.ly/u53r50UJFij

✨Reduced workload & cost savings on VMS farm🐮🤖 Switching to robotic milking, Mike Noonan has reduced his workload, saved time & costs, and gained more flexibility for other tasks like slurry application & baling. 🔗More info: ow.ly/iyMu50UJIeF DeLaval_UK_IE

Service support & robotic feed pusher save time & labour Island Farm uses a full-service package from DeLaval dealer EFS Automation, saving time & money. The OptiDuo robotic feed pusher automatically refreshes forage, cutting labour & equipment use. 🔗ow.ly/8bC250UJHeN