How to optimize your feed program for robotic milking

When it comes to robotic milking, the key to success lies in the choice of feed ingredients and how they are distributed to cows according to their needs.

“It’s all about the balance between the partial mixed ration (PMR) given to all animals and the individual ration distributed by the robot," says Philippe Couture, agr., an advisor in agribusiness strategy for Sollio Agriculture’s dairy sector.

For a profit-making milking, the feeding program should promote:

• A healthy status of the lactating cows

• Smooth flow of visits to the milking robot

Here’s how to improve the performance of a dairy farm using robotic milking.

Understand cow behaviour

With tie stall barns, the producer decides on the daily routine. With robotic milking, the cow decides.

To maximize profits, it is therefore important to understand the cow’s natural behaviour and choose the appropriate feeding program to attract it to the robot.

Get good support

Sollio Agriculture’s advisors analyze your herd’s specific needs and suggest feeds and supplements that optimize cows’ visits to the robot.

They have developed analysis tools to compare the costs of different feeding scenarios and assess the animals’ needs for the year in terms of feeds, supplements and minerals.

“We are trained to carry out in-depth analyses of production reports,” says Hugues Ménard, T.P., an advisor in agribusiness strategy for Sollio Agriculture’s dairy sector. “Our goal is to help producers design the best feeding program for robotic milking.”

Choose high-quality feed

Robocoopᵀᴹ feed products are specially designed for robotic milking. Focusing on unique, high-quality feeds and supplements, the Robocoopᵀᴹ feed program promotes cows’ visits to the robot.

The line of feeds and supplements has been designed to meet cows’ needs, which vary depending on whether the animal is at the beginning or the end of the lactation.

“Our Robocoopᵀᴹ feed program has evolved over time to continue to support our local family farms’ productivity,” says Ménard.

Why choose Sollio Agriculture ?

Sollio Agriculture is here to help dairy producers improve their performance. Specifically, we offer:

• Expertise: Our team specializes in feeding programs for robotic milking and understands the reality of dairy producers.

• Quality: We offer highly appetizing feeds and supplements that meet the highest standards.

• Tools: We have developed analysis tools to assess the feeding needs and help you make informed decisions.

• Support: We do more than sell feed. We provide you with support, for your dairy farm’s prosperity.