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Did you know that you can also feed youngstock and dry cows in the Astronaut?

Jessica

You have two options for this.

Option one is to enter training period, where the Astronaut arm moves underneath the cow to make sure they are getting used to the milking process and cows have access to the robot based on the last column of the milk access table.

Option two is priority feeding, in this case cows have always access and the robot arm does not move for training. Both options ensure that the cow are fed based on the feed table.

Input option 1:

Via Cowcard > New entry > Milk Setting > Training period or Priority feeding

Input option 2:

New Entry > Milk settings > Select cows > Training period or Priority Feeding

Input option 3:

Milking > Manage > Post milking > Priority Feeding

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  • in reply to hahahaha

    Yes, it can cause a bit of stress at first, especially for cows that aren't familiar with the robot. But Lely has built-in features to reduce that. For example, in training mode, the robot gently introduces cows to the environment, including the sounds and movements, so they get used to it. There's also priority feeding, where the robot doesn't move the arm under the cow at all just gives feed, so it feels less invasive.

    With good management and a calm environment, most cows adapt quickly. It’s really about giving them time and using the right settings.

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