Why We Chose to Promote Robotics

Thoughts and ideas regarding robotic milking

Our Company’s Introduction into Robotic Dairing

• Previous Reports of Bad ExperiencesThere were numerous reports of very bad experiences by farmers and dealers in Canada with the dinosaur models

• Due Diligence In 2006 we took an extended trip to Europe to visit 15 dairies in 3 different countries and visit manufacturer

• Technician Input We welcomed input from our technicians before we made the final commitment (Everyone was onboard)

Why Did We Make the Decision• They Work! • How do we adapt this to the American Market• We recognized the viability of this technology

to be a profitable future for our industry• It creates enthusiasm and interest for the

younger generation/s• Our desire is to be on the cutting edge of

technology in the dairy industry

Our Commitment To partner with our customers for a long term

profitable relationship Currently we have 11 trained technicians We spend over $25,000 for in costs: training

technicians, support services etc Have over $400,000 worth of inventory to service

the robots in our area

Current Models • Single Stall System as currently available

Additional Models • Double Stall with Single Robot Arm

GEA Multible Inline Stall

Large Herd Possibilities

What Is the Future • Delaval Rotary Robotic Milking

What Is the Future • GEA Rotary Robotic Milking

• 32 Milking Robots/One Robot per Stall

Walk Through Option

Dbl Walk Through System

Final Thoughts

Its still all about the COW!! Healthy, clean cows presented to the robot

ensures the best success! Its not for everyone Robotic technology is here to stay. The market will drive future technologies