BouMatic MAXimizes Care in Herd Milking
BouMatic MAXimizes Care in Herd Milking
Article and photos provided by BouMatic
The BouMatic Gemini UP and its many great features can now also be used in a batch milking situation – introducing the Gemini UP Max approach!
In this approach, a group of cows are guided at fixed times to the robotic parlor like a traditional parlor or rotary. The facility layout features rows of the Gemini UP units resembling a parallel parlor. After milking, cows exit the robots and follow an exit lane guided by sort gates. The cow will be sorted either back to her original pen or to a different area if attention is needed.
For those farms that have been using a conventional milking setup this can be a seamless transition to robotics as both the operators and the cows keep many of their same routines.
Gently, Quickly, Completely
The Gemini UP milking robot is built on over 85 years of experience in best milking practices. Our robotic system follows the same tried-and-true method as conventional milking. Our automated milking system leverages the premier BouMatic equipment bring our milking philosophy of ‘gently, quickly, completely’ to the robotic parlor.
Our unique rear attachment approach creates a milking experience that is like that of a side-by-side parlor. This cow-focused approach provides direct benefits to milking, animal welfare and protecting the system. In the Gemini UP cows are relaxed, comfortable and free from the visual distraction of arm movement. This encourages frequent and fast milking and keeps each cow in her normal routine.
The unique milk path from the Gemini UP provides unrestricted vacuum and milkflow. This results in shorter milking times, healthier cows, and greater profitability for the dairymen. Focused on the latest health metrics, milk from each individual teat is screened and analyzed. This data is available to all of the dairymen’s mobile devices in real time, providing him with the critical insights on milk quality and cow health. This enhanced communication leads to better follow up and herd health management.
Milking Efficiency
Gemini UP robots are available in single-box or double-box versions, and both can be used in the MAX barn layouts. Both versions have the integrated machine room and have the BouMatic milking from behind approach with our unique rear attachment.
The Gemini UP single box milking robot is a 2-in-1 self-contained unit and, as a result, is quick and easy to install. It has an efficient, small footprint, one integrated machine room and unique in-box selection options. It therefore offers an unrivalled automatic milking solution for every farm type. Cow flow is smooth and easy with the Gemini Up Single Box. The integrated selection process means there is no need for extra fencing and gates.
The Gemini UP double box milking robot is a compact milking robot equipped with two stalls, side-by-side. It has one robot arm that milks two cows simultaneously between the rear legs. Milking 2 cows with one arm, increases profitability and offers you a faster return on investment. The double box also has a very important social aspect: since one cow will attract another into the box, the cows are motivated to enter the robot. Moreover, when two cows can stand next to one another and look out on the cowshed via the open frame, they feel as if they are still with the herd.
Upgradable Box and Software
The Gemini UP OneView is a complete management system designed for the Gemini UP milking robot. It converts all your herd information into easy-to-use tools. On the main Gemini UP OneView dashboard, you can track all the important data concerning yields and cows at a glance in real time.
The Gemini UP platform has been designed to grow with an operation. It easily upgradeable in both equipment and software. Since the technological evolution in robot milking has sped up exponentially, the ability to update means that a producer can keep their equipment up on the latest innovations within their existing robot. So as technology improves, so can your Gemini UP.
The photos shown with this article are from our first MAX project located in Demark working with 6 Gemini UP double boxes.
