Energise every visit to the robot
A molasses blend designed for use in robotic milking systems to help drive visit frequency and increase milk yields, has been launched by ED&F Man.
Developed in conjunction with nutritionists and robotic milking-system users, Robomol is formulated and produced to ensure it is easy to handle and will pass easily through the filters of any automatic milking system. A cost-effective source of sugars, containing 64% total sugars as a proportion of dry matter, palatability is further improved through the addition of a banana flavouring.
“This palatability helps encourage more visits per day to the robot,” says the company’s Georgina Chapman. “The sugars in the product help to stimulate rumen function and microbial protein production – both essential for productive cows. The inclusion of multiple sources of glucose precursors provides the high levels of energy particularly needed by fresh calvers and high yielders.”
Typical feed rates are between 0.5kg and 1kg per head per day. Robomol is available in 1,000-litre IBCs.
