REVIEW ▶▶▶ EuroTier innovations:
The EuroTier 2021 Innovation Awards have been announced, with one gold medal and seven silver medals awarded. Hanskamp AgroTech BV scooped gold for the dairy sector innovation.
CowToilet
The reduction of emissions from animal production is becoming increasing- ly important. A high volume of ammonia is generated in a comparatively short time from the 15–20 litres of urine that a cow produces each day. The CowToilet developed by Hanskamp AgroTech BV consists of a feeding station and a collection facility for the urine. At the end of feed output, an external stimulus is used to trigger the urination reflex and the urine is collected. The CowToilet col- lects the urine directly and separately from the cow without causing stress to the animal. The formation of ammonia on the floors is reduced thanks to the early separation of faeces and urine. The floors also remain cleaner, which has a positive impact on both hoof health and air quality in the animal housing. In addition, the farmer can use the separately collected faeces and urine in a targeted way in either crop production or power generation, which further increases nutrient efficiency.
Electronic refractometer sensor
The Brix-TS Sensor is an electronic refractometer sensor that has been inte- grated into the mixing tank of the Calf Expert automatic calf feeder, where it continuously measures and monitors the dry substance content of the freshly mixed calf milk. In the event of deviations, the system automatically corrects the concentration in the feeder milk. If whole milk is used, a consistent dry substance con- centration can also be ensured in the feeder milk by adding powdered milk if necessary. With the Brix-TS Sensor, Holm & Laue is therefore launching a technical solution onto the market that can guar- antee continuously consistent calf feed.
Faeces and urine solution
The formation of ammonia on the floors can be reduced through the early separation of faeces and urine. With the Delta X Pack, French company Bioret agri has further de- veloped a noteworthy product, which enables faeces and urine on the floors of dairy cattle sheds to be collected automatically, quickly and easily and then transferred to separate storage areas. To accomplish this, a contra-rotat- ing conveyor belt system has been integrated into a rub- ber mat system with a 3% gradient. The belt system diverts the urine collected in the central gutter to the liquid store and the animals’ faeces to the solid material store. The separation of faeces and urine is fast and effective.
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