GEA unveils new robotic milking system

While the uptake in robotic milking has primarily been in family-owned and operated dairy farms using Voluntary Cow Flow Automated Milking Systems (AMS), changes to feeding management and daily routines have challenged wider adoption of AMS.

The GEA DairyRobot R9600 now offers solutions for dairy farms where Batch Milking AMS is a better fit.

“We are thrilled to introduce the DairyRobot R9600 to our dairy farming community,” GEA AMS sales manager for Australia, Jurgen Steen, said.

“Our mission has always been to drive innovation that benefits farmers of all sizes, and with the DairyRobot R9600, we are delivering on that promise.

“By making AMS accessible to larger farms, we are enabling farmers to streamline their operations, increase labour efficiency, and ultimately achieve sustainable growth."

GEA says the compact design and small footprint reduce building costs and simplifies installation, by allowing more robots in the available area.

The DairyRobot R9600 builds on the efficiency of the DairyRobot R9500, consuming minimal water and energy.

The system supports cow welfare by allowing automatic milking and easy access for herd management, ensuring comfort and health for the herd.

GEA says key benefits are:

GEA now offers three platforms for customisable AMS solutions: DR9500 Voluntary Cow Flow AMS, DR9600 Batch Milking AMS and DPQ Batch Milking AMS.

All these platforms share the same core: the GEA robot module and the In-Liner Everything milking principle.

For more information, visit: https://www.gea.com/en/campaigns/batch-milking/