Our Farm Management Support specialists continuously investigate how to improve the milking process even further. They do this by running tests in the barn while using our customers’ knowledge of the Lely barn solutions. In this way they gain valuable insights, which help you to manage your dairy farm more efficiently and profitably.
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When it comes to barn hygiene, every farmer can recognise themselves in at least one of the following challenges:
The Lely Discovery Collector is developed to address these problems. Designed for barns where traditional systems can struggle, it combines robust engineering, intelligent operation, and reliability to clean practically every corner, even the hard-to-reach areas, day and night. For farmers who strive for consistent hygiene, healthier cows, and less manual labour, the Discovery Collector is the smart choice.
Keeping your barn clean is essential for cow health, milk quality, and overall farm efficiency. But what if your barn has dense floors, sand bedding, or irregular layouts? Traditional scraping systems often struggle in these conditions. That’s why Lely developed the Discovery Collector, the first manure robot designed specifically for dense barn floors.
This innovative solution combines robust engineering, intelligent operation, and proven reliability to deliver consistent cleaning in even the most demanding environments. It’s not just a manure collector, it’s a smarter way to supporting barn hygiene and cow comfort, contributing to cleaner conditions in all areas of the barn.
If you’re considering automatic manure cleaning, two questions usually come first: “Will it work in my barn?” and “Will it keep working?” The Lely Discovery Scraper is built to answer both. With proven technology, robust design, and exceptional fit across different barn layouts, it’s a safe, smart step towards cleaner floors, healthier cows, and a more efficient routine.
More than 20 years ago, Lely introduced its first manure robot the Discovery Scraper and changed the way farmers think about barn hygiene. Today, with over 23,000 units operating worldwide, this solution remains one of the most trusted and proven technologies in dairy farming. But why do some farmers still hesitate? Let’s tackle the misconceptions and show why the Discovery Scraper is the smart choice for modern barns.
Keeping barns clean is essential for cow health, milk quality, and overall farm efficiency. Yet, many farmers still rely on conventional scraping systems, and that comes with challenges. Labour shortages and succession planning make manual scraping harder to sustain. Maintenance headaches like rope changes and repairs cost time and money. Deep bedding stress adds complexity, and traditional scrapers often leave corners and tight spaces dirty, compromising hygiene.
These issues aren’t just frustrating, they impact cow comfort, hoof health, and ultimately your bottom line. The good news? Proven Lely automatic cleaning solutions can help farmers take the next step. Automation? Yes. Reliable? Yes. Robust? Yes. Local support? Absolutely.
Do you feed according to a strategy? And do you know you can influence the quality of your feed? It all starts with taking care of the soil and nutrients. Then, by selecting the right crops, seeding, growing and harvesting, you can influence the taste and consistency of the feed. Also, the optimal fibre length is worth to discover. The six feeding principles below are your starting point for a strong feeding strategy, to feed your cows healthy and nutritious.
Less rest feed, a more balanced meal for your cows, or less labour hours... there could be several reasons why you want to implement or optimize your feeding strategy. And yet, you might feel overwhelmed about where to start. Changing your feeding strategy can be a significant step, especially when you want to start feeding according to a totally new strategy. No matter your story, we are happy to get you started and share some tips.
Tradition has shaped dairy farming for generations, and conventional manure cleaning methods have played a reliable role in that journey. Today, farmers are facing increasing pressure from labour availability, rising costs, and higher hygiene expectations, making it more challenging to continue working in the same way.
Automation isn’t about replacing tradition; it’s about building on it. Here’s why automatic manure cleaning is the natural next step for modern farms.
Running a dairy farm is demanding. Between feeding, milking, and herd management, your day is full before it even begins. Add the repetitive task of scraping manure, and the workload becomes overwhelming.
What if you could remove that chore entirely? Automatic manure cleaning solutions do exactly that giving you more time, less stress, and a cleaner barn without the hassle.
