DeLaval VMS
Voluntary Milking System
As experienced by
our customers
TM
2011-2014
Herd Navigator
You want to manage your herd so that you
can intervene as early as possible, to prevent
problems from occurring. You want to improve
animal welfare and milk quality, but you don’t want to
add more heavy work to your already busy day. Herd
Navigator, by analyzing the milk from individual cows,
automatically monitors your herd every day.
OCC (Online Cell Counter)
DeLaval online cell counter OCC is available
exclusively for VMS. It is the first true automatic
somatic cell counter (SCC) available for voluntary
milking systems.
DelPro Farm Manager
DelPro Farm Manager increases efficiency.
Smart design improvements to the DelPro software
provide easier navigation and a user-friendlier
interface, thus freeing up more time for the farmer.
TM
Pre-cooling
Pre-cooling reduces energy costs. Pre-cooling
milk with a heat exchanger before it reaches the
cooling tank results in lower energy consumption
than with standard cooling systems. Additionally, the
heat exchanger generates warm drinking water for
the cows.
Smart cleaning and milking
Smart attach, take-off and cleaning increase
milking capacity. An extra hour of milking can now
be gained thanks to advancements in the cleaning,
attachment and take-off processes.
New touch screen software
New touch screen improves farmer/unit
interaction. The new software features for the
touch screen enable a farmer to identify and monitor
individual cows in the barn and call-up
in-depth reports directly on the unit.
Buffer tank
Buffer tanks enable around-the-clock milking.
With a buffer tank in place the milking process does
not have to be interrupted when a cooling tank is
emptied or cleaned.
2010 DelPro 3.0 Integrates the milking and feeding systems. DelPro 3.0 enables a farmer to determine the
health of cows and the quality of milk. Additionally, it provides alerts such as “don’t milk,” “discard milk,”
“change feed nutrients,” etc.
2007-2009 New station design opens up new opportunities. Thanks to the new, smarter station design, space
is created for new features and improvements. Additionally, installation is now easier and faster as the floor,
cleaning unit and hydraulic pump are now built-in.
2005-2006 Hydraulic robotic arm reduces service and energy costs. The new hydraulic cylinders are more robust
than the previous pneumatic cylinders, thus reducing the need for service call-outs. They also have lower energy
requirements.
2003-2004 Herd management software improves user experience. The first fully Windows-based management
program for robotic milking systems is launched. It brings the user-friendliness of the management systems to a
totally new level.
1999 2.31 The first VMS stations roll off the production line.They are installed at Isby and Ecbacken dairy
farms in Sweden.
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“For us, it’s the best
machine on the market.”
- Ferme Caron
Support
The technical and herd
management support you
are going to receive from
DeLaval and from its dealership
network comes from focused
professionals. That is what
they do; that is their passion.
They offer a lot of expertise and
knowledge. Our objective is
that you, as a dairy producer,
should not waste any time on
technical issues, but rather
spend the extra time that the
VMS provides you in managing
other areas within your
enterprise.
The testimonials that follow are real
life examples of dairy producers
who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary
Milking System – VMS™. Results
will vary from dairy to dairy.
The results described in these
testimonials have not independently
been verified, and DeLaval does not
claim the results described in these
testimonials are typical. Nothing
herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance.
Successful implementation and use
of VMS™ depends on a variety of
factors, including good dairy herd
management practices.
Support
Diederich Farm
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 300 cows
“The thing that is
interesting about
DeLaval is that the
people who work with
robotics, that is what
they do, that is their
passion. The support
crew is all roboticsspecific, so this brings
a lot of experience and
knowledge for me,
as a producer, to pull
on whenever I have a
question.”
“I definitely recommend VMS
to other producers because
the support you receive from
DeLaval and your dealer
is phenomenal. And with a
support like that, it makes
it a whole lot easier to be
successful, and DeLaval
have been top-notch in their
support to me.”
Support
Legendairy Farms
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS units, 92 cows
“The professionalism
of the local DeLaval
dealership staff has
been impressive. When
we need something
they are here, and they
respect us and our time.
The DeLaval dealer is
a one-stop shop for
everything we needed in
our barn.”
“DeLaval is a large company that has put the
research and development into the VMS, and it
shows. They are leaders in milking technology,
because they have a 125-year of their history in
milking cows.”
Support
Aldor Acres Dairy Centre
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS, 40 cows
“The VMS has the
advantage of having a
40-year service team.
The company that
services the VMS and
the local dealer has
been in business for 40
years through the same
family as well, so we
felt that this was a very
strong backing to the
product.”
“I would absolutely recommend the VMS to other dairy
producers because of the features that we see as very
beneficial. It’s an easy system to use, once you’re on the
DelPro software, it’s smooth sailing.”
Support
Bordernook Holsteins
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 33 cows
“It basically came
down to the DeLaval
dealership being able
to fully support us
when we need them.
The salesman from
our DeLaval dealer
kept showing up and
showing interest in our
project, so we became a
new DeLaval customer.”
“For sure, I recommend VMS to other dairy producers. It has
definitely helped me stay in farming in a way that results in less
labour and much more freedom than I had before.”
Support
Briway Farms
Wisconsin, USA
1 VMS unit, 65 cows
“The DeLaval dealer is
excellent. When we started
up, they had people here
pushing cows for almost two
days, and they were very
good with their support. I
would recommend VMS
to others.”
“We had a lightning strike that wiped out $27,000
worth of equipment, and we were milking six hours
after the strike, doing some of it manually, but within
12 hours we had it up and running. Our dealer is
excellent.”
“DeLaval have been top-notch in their support to me.”
– Diederich Farm
Capacity
DeLaval’s VMS is the most
efficient robot on the market
today. If you’re going to invest
in a new system, you want it to
work with the cows you have
today and the genetic potential
of those you may have in the
future.
The testimonials that follow are real
life examples of dairy producers
who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary
Milking System – VMS™. Results
will vary from dairy to dairy.
The results described in these
testimonials have not independently
been verified, and DeLaval does not
claim the results described in these
testimonials are typical. Nothing
herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance.
Successful implementation and use
of VMS™ depends on a variety of
factors, including good dairy herd
management practices.
Capacity
Adaway Dairy
Iowa, USA
4 VMS units, 280 cows
“We were milking half
of the herd with two
robots and the other
half in the flat parlor.
We did that for a year,
so we had a pretty
accurate comparison,
and there was easily a
10% increase in milk
production.”
“With the VMS the cows are being milked 2.8 to 2.9
times per day, and we’re seeing an increase in milk
production. Through the flat barn we were getting
about 68 lbs (30.8 kg) per day, and currently on
the two robots that have been installed for a year
we are at 82 lbs (37.2 kg) and as high as 85-88 lbs
(38.5-40 kg). I would strongly recommend VMS to
any other farmer.”
Capacity
Van der Stoel Farm
Prince Edward Island, Canada
1 VMS unit, 65 cows
Van der Stoel’s familyrun operation was one
of the first in the region
to purchase a robotic
milker. He continues
to see benefits: “I am
happy with it”.
“Getting away from his regimented
twice-a-day milking schedule has
actually increased the number of daily
milkings and overall milk production.
The cows, on average, milk themselves
three times a day.”
Capacity
Cheslen Dairy Ltd.
Alberta, Canada
3 VMS, 151 cows
“We’ve gone up from a
30kg (66 lbs) average to
34kg(75 lbs) and for a
few months we reached
37kg (81.5 lbs) average, so
we’ve more than exceeded
our expectations with
the amount of milk we’re
getting from the robots.”
“I guess the main thing
that the VMS changed
is the attitude towards
milking, as we enjoy the
work more now. I would
definitely recommend
the VMS to other dairy
farmers, I think it’s the
future, and it milks the
cows very well, and
it gives you a lot of
information about the
animals. Very simple.”
Capacity
Bordernook Holsteins
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 33 cows
“Our main focus on the
farm was to get the cows
milked; and all the other
things that need to be
done around the farm
came in second. Our
peak in the parlour was
36 litres, the peak in the
VMS is 38.4 litres. We
milked two times a day in
the parlour and now 3.2
times a day in the VMS!”
“For sure, I recommend VMS to other dairy producers. It has
definitely helped me stay in farming in a way that results in less
labour and much more freedom than I had before.”
Capacity
Legendairy Farms
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS units, 92 cows
“We went from 32L to
35L in the first week of
milking with the VMS.
Now, after a month, we
are at 38 L average. If
we wanted to, we could
easily get up to 45 L
average. We milked 2
times a day in the parlour
and today we are at 3.4
milkings with the VMS.”
“Yes, for sure, I would recommend VMS. The VMS
has created a calmer atmosphere on our farm, and
our production increase has given us a more efficient
farm as we now receive more milk with less cows.”
Capacity
Kastenschmidt Farms
Wisconsin, USA
2 VMS units, 112 cows
“It is important for us
to continually improve
our operation and not
become complacent.
For our farm, it is all
about being the best;
the day you stop is
the day you sell the
business. DeLaval VMS
provides us the tools
and opportunity to
achieve this goal.”
“The VMS is helping
us achieve our goal
of being the highestproducing farm in the
area.”
Capacity
Aldor Acres Dairy Centre
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 40 cows
“If there is an
opportunity for us to
grow in the future, we
are certain that the VMS
will be able to keep to
our growth of the 65cow potential that it
has. We would see no
problem in expanding.”
“We are currently milking 45 cows in our daily
operation, and we started with VMS 14 months
ago. We were milking 52 cows at the time and
we have reduced our number of cows while our
production has increased.”
Capacity
Diederich Farm
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 300 cows
“Since we have installed
the VMS, we had
already over 65 cows
per robot. And it was
not a problem for the
VMS to keep up at that
number.”
“Having directed cow traffic allowed us to use
the robot nearly 100% of the time, because every
cow that is stepping foot into it is a cow that has
permission to be milked and has enough milk to
make it worthwhile. So this allows us to concentrate
our milking and time on the animals that will reward
us the most. As a result, we are able to milk those
cows that need to be milked more often. I definitely
recommend VMS to other producers.”
Capacity
L&S Farms
Wisconsin, USA
2 VMS units, 150 cows
“Going from a stanchion
barn to VMS, we
definitely went up in milk
production. Currently we
are up by 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
per cow.”
“The VMS does a decent job in milking. Our average milking per day for
the whole herd is 2.7. And production per cow is over 76 lbs (34.5 kg). I
definitely saw the pay-off a lot sooner than what I expected. If someone
asks me if I recommend VMS to other farmers, it’s almost a no-brainer, yes,
definitely I would recommend it. This is the way to go.”
Capacity
Verhoef Dairy Ltd.
Alberta, Canada
2 VMS units, 95 cows
“Our milk production was
about 31 litres per cow
with 2X milkings. Currently
with VMS, it is 35 litres per
cow with three milkings
per day. I hope in the
future we can utilize the
robotics more to its full
capacity of over 4,000
liters per day.”
“I can highly recommend the DeLaval VMS to any
well-designed equipment. I’m pleased with the
dairy producer who wants to manage your cows
whole milking process and the software that gives
well, with great production, along with user-friendly, a quick yet thorough overview of the herd.”
Flexibility
VMS offers you the most
advanced yet flexible options
to best align your system with
your individual needs and
goals. The VMS solution utilizes
upgradable technology, thus
ensuring your system remains
flexible and efficient, easily
adapting to the future demands
of your operation.
The testimonials that follow are real
life examples of dairy producers
who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary
Milking System – VMS™. Results
will vary from dairy to dairy.
The results described in these
testimonials have not independently
been verified, and DeLaval does not
claim the results described in these
testimonials are typical. Nothing
herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance.
Successful implementation and use
of VMS™ depends on a variety of
factors, including good dairy herd
management practices.
Flexibility
Briway Farms
Wisconsin, USA
1 VMS unit, 65 cows
“The reason we chose DeLaval is that they did not see a
problem in installing the VMS in an existing barn. For my
personal life, I don’t have to get up at five in the morning.
There are more important things in life than working 24 hours
a day. VMS completely changed the way we function, and
it’s been positive.”
“Your schedule is not
set by your milking time.
Now I focus a lot more
on reproduction and a
lot more on information
so I know what each
cow is doing, every step
of the lactation.”
Flexibility
Reinderock Farm
Ontario, Canada
1 VMS unit, 60 cows
“The nutritionists have remote access to feeding information
and can do a better job at monitoring what and when
they’re eating and are able to make adjustments and
recommendations on what they’re seeing.”
“We wanted the cows
and herd to move ahead
and the robotic VMS
option certainly made
sense to us. The cows
adjusted to it faster than
we did. In a week, they
were back up to their
normal production of
36 kg (79.4 lbs)/cow.”
Flexibility
Wrico Holsteins
Ontario, Canada
1 VMS unit, 62 cows
“I would absolutely
recommend VMS to other
dairy producers. I think
that this is the way to the
future. The flexibility added
to your lifestyle makes it
much less demanding,
physically, on you.”
“We started milking with DeLaval VMS on March
the 31st 2010. Sixty-two cows are going through
the VMS. The system that we have right now is
the feed first. The first week that we had it in that
Sunday, my niece was having a family gathering at
her house that starts at 5 o’clock. We would never
been able to go before. The whole family went!
That’s one of the huge benefits!”
Flexibility
L&S Farms
Wisconsin, USA
2 VMS units, 150 cows
“The touch screen is
very simple to use; it’s
almost like having a
cell phone. It is very
explanatory.”
“The lifestyle you have after you install VMS is definitely
a changer. Now I can adjust my time. I can now put my
attention towards other things, like sick cows and baby
calves. With the software that I have now, I use what I need
out of it. And if I need more, it’s all there. You can definitely
see that it has everything you need.”
Flexibility
Kampjes Farms
Alberta, Canada
2 VMS, 87 cows
“The information provided from the computer being milking
times, milking speed, when the cow chooses to come and
go, the Activity Monitor, are phenomenal. I can go to my
computer, and I can tell you where every cow has been, at
what time of the day, where she’s going, what she’s done.”
“With DeLaval’s
RFC (Remote Farm
Connection) my iPhone
gives me all the cow
information. Last spring I
went on a John Deere Tour
in Iowa, and I was able
to fix a problem from my
hotel room. Also with RFC,
our dealer can remotely
connect to the barn, so we
probably cut down on our
service calls by 75%.”
Flexibility
Heeg Dairy Inc.
Ontario, Canada
2 VMS units, 135 cows
“The Herd Navigator
is forward-thinking
and allows us to stay
on the cutting edge.
We trust DeLaval to
provide us with the most
reliable equipment and
the highest quality of
technical service.”
“Every day I strive
to improve myself
in my daily farming
activities. Thanks to the
technology, I don’t have
to worry about milking.”
Flexibility
Diederich Farm
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 300 cows
“I am remotely
connected to the farm, I
can log in from wherever
I am into my operation
and see how things are
doing, and I can clear
alarms if they are minor.”
“The DelPro software is
Windows-based/icon-based
software, so it is very easy
to understand and use. It
allows me to go in and make
all sorts of reports, which
I can send to a consultant
or a veterinarian. I can
even have them log onto
my computer. The touch
screen is very nice because
it allows me to manipulate
things that I may need to
do – when I’m bringing in
a new animal, for instance.
The responsiveness of the
screen is what’s very nice.
I can operate it while
wearing my winter gloves!”
Flexibility
Van der Stoel Farm
Prince Edward Island, Canada
1 VMS unit, 65 cows
“I love farming, I like to
work with animals and
I like mechanics, but
milking was never my
hobby.”
“No longer do they have to wait for humans to
relieve their taut udders. Whenever the urge strikes,
the hefty Holsteins amble into the VMS station.
The robot identifies each animal by its transmitter
collar and, if it’s their time to be milked, a hydraulic
arm gently cleans its teats and then attaches four
milk-extracting cups via suction, while the cows
get a tasty snack of grain. Seven or less minutes
later, the cows shuffle back to their waterbeds, and
do what they do most of the day – take it easy and
make more milk.”
Flexibility
Purple Rain Farm
Ontario, Canada
2 VMS units, 121 cows
“I grew up on a dairy farm
in Netherlands with my
father before coming to
Canada in 1990. I cannot
imagine doing anything
else. We are open-minded
embracing the application
of technology and the
benefits it provides us.”
“The VMS system is easy to use
and gives us the ability to embrace
our interest. We are very concerned
about cow comfort in our farming
and the VMS allows for a safe and
comfortable process for the cows.”
Flexibility
Aldor Acres Dairy Centre
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 40 cows
“I look in DelPro for a number of things like MDI (mastitis
detection index), conductivity, etc. and I check my fresh
cows all the time so that I don’t miss anything. It is very easy
to use this software. The local support from the dealer has
been extra-special to us through the remote log in. The
veterinarian is also on board with remote log in.”
“It is rare that we get
alarms. But when we
do, we are often able to
fix everything from the
phone. In the 14 months,
we have had four alarms
that have woken us up in
the night, where a few of
them have been our own
errors.”
Flexibility
Bordernook Holsteins
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 33 cows
“A lot of our family and church
functions happen here on our
farm. Sam could not be a part
of it because he was in the
parlour milking or he was tired
because he was up since 4 am.
Now he is able to join us for
those special times and I don’t
have to save him a plate for
dinner.”
“The features that I really like about
the VMS are the way it preps the cow
before milking, and the way it attaches
each quarter, and then holds those
hoses out of the way.”
Flexibility
Legendairy Farms
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS units, 92 cows
“To be able to know
what’s going on at the
farm when we are not
around is great. The
remote log in saves
time. The dealer can just
Log in to the computer
remotely and answer the
questions that I have.”
“I have more information at my fingertips for making
decisions on a per-cow basis. We can now focus on other
things, like our field work and being able to optimize our time
in the other duties of our farm. We are able to fine-tune our
feeding with the control that we now have, and we can know
how much the cows are eating.”
Flexibility
Verhoef Dairy Ltd.
Alberta, Canada
2 VMS units, 95 cows
“Over time I have grown to love
the unique options the VMS offers.
I highly recommend the DeLaval
VMS. I’m pleased with the whole
milking process and the software
that gives a quick yet thorough
overview of the herd.”
“I love the flexibility and freedom the VMS gives
to manage the farm in a new way. I can analyze
the cow’s production, milk quality, and activity for
health and heat detection. The smartphone apps
are extremely helpful to view, and sometimes
correct the robots, especially when I am away from
the farm.”
Milk Quality &
Animal Health
The VMS is the ultimate herd
management system. It truly
lets you manage by exception
with clear and concise Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs),
available at a glance via the
Monitor Board of the DelPro
Farm Manager. It is equipped
with MDi technology and cow
calendar as standard. MDi
(Mastitis Detection Index)
monitors conductivity, blood
level, milk amount per quarter;
when combined with milkinginterval details, provides a
valuable indication of milk quality
and animal health.
It alerts you if an animal is at risk
of developing mastitis. Soon, you
can take herd management to
an even higher level as the VMS
is OCC (Online-Cell-Counter)
and Herd Navigator™ ready.
The testimonials that follow are real
life examples of dairy producers
who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary
Milking System – VMS™. Results
will vary from dairy to dairy.
The results described in these
testimonials have not independently
been verified, and DeLaval does not
claim the results described in these
testimonials are typical. Nothing
herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance.
Successful implementation and use
of VMS™ depends on a variety of
factors, including good dairy herd
management practices.
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Milk Quality & Animal Health
Ferme Paysanne
Quebec, Canada
1 VMS unit, 62 cows
“Because of it’s
constance, the VMS has
greatly improved our
milk quality going from
150,000 to 85-90,000
somatic cells.”
“With our parlour, it was very difficult to control milk
quality because we had several milkers. To manage
heat detection, we have added the DeLaval activity
system that contributed to reduce the average
number of inseminations, and calving interval that
rolls around 390 days today. The OCC Somatic
Cell Counter gives me a complete and accurate
overview of my herd’s health in a few seconds
only.”
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Diederich Farm
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 300 cows
“Previously, with our old
parlor, I had to rely on the
employees to visually identify
any abnormalities. Now
with the robot, I look at the
reports and assess every
individual animal. The cows
are a lot calmer in the robot,
and I have less injuries with
my animals.”
“The VMS does a lot of
things for us in terms
of milk quality, and
monitoring the animals;
with daily milk weights
and mastitis detection
index, we’re able to see
changes in the cows.”
Milk Quality & Animal Health
L&S Farms
Wisconsin, USA
2 VMS units, 150 cows
“When the cow is completely
done milking, the VMS pulls out
the inflations and puts them
upside down and rinses them
between each milking. I think that
this part looks cleaner versus
other solutions.”
“Our cell count is between 150,000 to 200,000, which used
to be 200,000 to 250,000. The herd health feature that I like
is the cleaning. The teat cups wash by quarter, dry them and
take a strip of milk out of them. If there is any incomplete
milking, I can check the cow right away. And I also have
the MDi, which is another indicator. If numbers go high, the
system automatically notifies me and dumps the milk, which
helps maintain high milk quality.”
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Rickeen Farms Ltd.
Ontario, Canada
2 VMS units, 120 cows
“Our VMS has been a
welcome addition to
our farm, allowing for a
completely automatic
process. The cows find
the VMS comfortable
and safe.”
“We enjoy watching the robotic arm go to work,
prepping the teats and attaching each individual
teat cup. We never want to over or under-milk the
cows, and thanks to the data the system gives,
we can better manage this issue. We receive
milking history automatically and all the necessary
information we need to attain this balance. It’s
healthy for the cows.”
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Ferme Carmel
Quebec, Canada
1 VMS unit, 60 cows
“The VMS is much
more efficient than it
was in 2001. A few
simple upgrades gave
us the opportunity to
benefit from the new
technology without
having to replace the
robot.
“It’s much easier to
manage our time with
a VMS and it’s more
pleasant today.”
“We have chosen the
DeLaval VMS mainly
because of the hygiene
level that it offered and
the quality of the teat
preparation for milking.”
“We chose the DeLaval VMS
mainly because of its teat
preparation”
– Ferme Cristallina
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Legendairy Farm
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS, 92 cows
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“In the parlour, we had
100,000 to 120,000
somatic cell counts,
now we’ve gone to
60,000 to 80,000 with
the robots. You can look
around, the cows are so
relaxed, they are almost
lazy I would say.”
“We chose DeLaval VMS because we like the way
it prepares the cow for milking. The teat preparation
that uses water and air cleans the teats really well,
and it stimulates them as well. Because it is so
consistent, it has given us really good numbers in milk
quality.”
“The cows are a lot calmer in the robot.”
– Diederich Farm
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Adaway Dairy
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 280 cows
“We were milking half of
the herd on two robots
and the other half in the
flat parlor. There was
100,000 somatic cell
difference. It’s a pretty
true comparison.”
“In comparison between the two different milking
set ups, the cows milked better and adjusted to
the robots real well. With the VMS we are able to
manage the cows individually. With the DeLaval
Activity system, you are able to identify sick cows,
and catch them when they are in heat and get
them bred when they need to be. The DelPro
software works great, it’s easy to figure out, and
you just have to sit down like an hour or so and use
the information. You just have to make your own
reports.”
Milk Quality & Animal Health
Ferme Cristallina
Quebec, Canada
1 VMS unit, 60 cows
“We chose the DeLaval
VMS mainly because
of its teat preparation
cup, that reproduces the
quality of preparation
we were use to with our
parlour.”
“Since the installation of the robot about five
months ago, we went from an average milk
production of 30 kg (66.1 lbs) per cow to 34-35 kg
(75-77 lbs), and the somatic cell count has gone
from 150,000 to 125,000. With the robot, we can
produce more milk with less cows.”
Reliability
VMS offers you peace of mind,
as your investment today will
remain viable for the long
term. All construction is made
of stainless steel. Electro
polished, brushed and painted
stainless steel is used for ease
of cleaning and for prolonged
durability. The life expectancy
of the VMS is long, resulting in
lower depreciation costs.
The testimonials that follow are real
life examples of dairy producers
who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary
Milking System – VMS™. Results
will vary from dairy to dairy.
The results described in these
testimonials have not independently
been verified, and DeLaval does not
claim the results described in these
testimonials are typical. Nothing
herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance.
Successful implementation and use
of VMS™ depends on a variety of
factors, including good dairy herd
management practices.
Reliability
Diederich Farm
Wisconsin, USA
4 VMS units, 300 cows
“I’ve seen the arm
stepped on and
pounded, and the robot
just keeps on working.”
“When people see my robots, they ask me if it doesn’t
bother me when the cow kicks the arm, and I would say:
better its arm than mine. And the arm takes it. That robot
just gets smashed and beat up, but it keeps going. The
robot doesn’t get angry, and it just keep working, patiently
and calmly; it keeps doing its job.”
Reliability
Ferme Caron
Quebec, Canada
1 VMS unit, 50 cows
“For us, it’s the best machine
on the market.”
“To reduce our feed costs, we have adopted the
guided cow traffic with pre-selection. The amount
of concentrate given at the robot is
greatly reduced.
“The robustness of the VMS arm is unmatched.
“Now, with the VMS, we know that our cows are in
good hands when we go out.
“For us, the possibility of manually milking a problem
cow and the high level of hygiene that the teat
preparation cup offered have made us chose the
DeLaval VMS.”
Reliability
FraserBridge Farms
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS, 85 cowst
“You look at them, they
look like really well built
machines.”
“Lots of metal on them, not a lot of
plastic, and a lot of stainless steel, they
look nice and they are built to last a long
time. I would certainly recommend the
VMS to other producers.”
Reliability
Wilkess Farm Inc
Quebec, Canada
2 VMS units, 120 cows
“Over the last decade, my two
robots have operated nearly
100,000 hours, which equals 47
years, if working five days a week,
eight hours a day. Without VMS, I
would not be milking today.”
“What DeLaval is supplying – the possibility of upgrading
my stations to incorporate the latest in milking automation –
provides yet a new degree of accuracy for making financial
decisions. I’m as excited now to be a frontrunner in trying out
the new technology as I was 10 years ago.”
Reliability
Legendairy Farms
British Columbia, Canada
2 VMS units, 92 cows
“I like all that stainless
steel on the VMS. I can
see that there is quality
in the manufacturing and
everything is well thought
out. The stainless steel is
sharp-looking, clean and
heavy-duty.”
“DeLaval is a large company that has
put the research and development
into the VMS, and it shows.
“They are leaders in milking
technology, because they have a 125year of their history in milking cows.”
Reliability
Laufenberg Farms
Wisconsin, USA
2 VMS units, 150 cows
“We have confidence that the
robot will milk our herd with
consistency, never calling in
sick, or not showing up.”
“The labor savings and freedom of not having
to deal with outside help has made us a more
profitable operation. With our robots, we have
been able to increase our production, as well as
the quality of our product.”
Reliability
Bordernook Holsteins
British Columbia, Canada
1 VMS unit, 33 cows
“The VMS looks good
with all the stainless
steel. The hydraulic arm
is nice and quiet and
will take a lot of beating
from the heifers if they
decided to kick.”
“Our main focus on the farm was to get
the cows milked and all the other things
that need to be done around the farm
came in second. Now we have time to
get all those small things done when we
want to. After a hard working day in the
field, I can have the option of an that
extra hour of sleep!”
Reliability
Briway Farms
Wisconsin, USA
1 VMS unit, 65 cows
“This machine seems
like it was built for
longevity.”
“We installed the robot in 2008. We were the first
farm in Wisconsin to get a robotic milker. The other
robots were not all stainless at that time; their main
frame was triple-galvanized steel. And also, new
parts that become available are adaptable, so
you always can have an updated robot, and that
seemed a very positive approach to me.”
Reliability
Glenirvine Farm
Ontario, Canada
1 VMS unit, 50 cows
“We chose robotics,
as we felt our herd as
well as our lifestyle
could benefit from this
new technology. With
a milking robot, we
feel we can spend our
time in the barn more
efficiently. We don’t
want to spend less time
in the barn; we want to
just be more efficient
with our time.”
“We have had DeLaval
milking equipment for
over 40 years, and we
know there is quality
that comes with it. We
have enjoyed working
with the DeLaval
dealer over the years
because of their product
knowledge and their
reliable service staff.”
For more information:
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150-B Jameson Drive
P.O. Box # 4600
Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
CANADA
Tel:
705-741-3100
Fax:
705-741-3150
eMail: [email protected]
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Kansas City, MO 64153
Tel: 816-891-7700
Fax: 816-891-1606
DeLaval Inc.
3000 Lakeside Drive, Suite 305s
Bannockburn, IL 60015
www.delaval-us.com/vms
www.delaval.ca/vms
The testimonials are real life examples of dairy producers who are using DeLaval’s Voluntary Milking System – VMS™.
Results will vary from dairy to dairy. The results described in these testimonials have not independently been verified, and
DeLaval does not claim the results described in these testimonials are typical. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty
or guarantee of performance. Successful implementation and use of VMS™ depends on a variety of factors, including
good dairy herd management practices.
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