Centre stage on the BvL stand at LAMMA will be a 33m3 V-MIX PLUS 3S, reflecting a considerable increase in interest the company had seen have seen for this size of diet feeder.

Also on display will be a 12m3 single auger machine, as well as information on the new entry-level version of its V-CONNECT Dairy Feeder Go app.

BvL has seen a considerable increase in UK sales of their larger V-MIX PLUS triple auger mixers, which includes the recent order for the largest triple auger machine in the BvL range – the 46m3 V-MIX PLUS.

“For consistent yield and milk quality you need a consistent ration mix,” explained BvL specialist, John Molton. “The augers are perhaps only doing three mixes instead of six, overall ration consistency is improved considerably. Also by maybe only needing one mix instead of two for a group of cows, again group ration consistency is improved.”

He added that operating cost for a triple auger machine will also be considerably less than for a similar sized twin auger: “If you compare a 32m3 twin auger machine with a similar sized triple auger, because the hopper on the triple is lower and longer, it will be considerably easier to drive. You could easily drive the triple auger with a 150hp tractor.”

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At the heart of the Triple-Auger 30-3S feeder are the powerful mixing augers, with Hardox leading edges and adjustable knives. The mixing chamber incorporates mixing wedges for a thorough and consistent mix, while the patented EDS (Exact Dosing System) ensures an even forage discharge.

Also on display at LAMMA will be information on the Dairy Feeder Go app, which is the new entry-level version of the cloud-based BvL V-CONNECT Dairy Feeder system – an essential aid to feed consistency and will be free for customers ordering a new machine.

The cloud based Dairy Feeder system allows the farmer to share and view ration mixes and herd information, and for the TMR mix to be uploaded to the V-MIX diet feeder control terminal so that the ration can be accurately replicated mix after mix. The customer can enter their animal groups, feed components, and rations after registering the app.

The feeding accuracy of the load – a variance comparison – can also be displayed in the form of a report, and it is also possible to view and print the loading schedule to obtain an overview of the rations.

Users can also adjust the load quantity relative to the number of animals that need to be fed. So, for instance as cows are dried off or come back into the milking herd after calving, the ration quantity can be quickly and easily adjusted.