Milking Essentials
Every detail counts to ensure clean, smooth and efficient milking. From udder washing and hygiene equipment to milk storage and cooling, including traffic management and animal identification, we help you build a coherent and efficient system. These critical components not only ensure the quality of the milk, but also peace of mind every step of the way.
Efficiency starts with the right tools
Each stage of milking influences the quality of the milk, the health of the herd and the profitability of your farm. DeLaval milking essentials are designed to give you complete control, intelligent automation, and flawless hygiene — all seamlessly integrated into your existing systems.
Whether you're using a traditional milking parlor or a VMS™ robot, every room counts. Here's how the essentials of milking optimize your daily life.
Automation at the trading post
Take it to the next level with the gradual automation of trading posts.
Thanks to the modules MA100, MA200 and MA500, you can adapt the degree of automation according to your needs. Dynamic vacuum adjustment, real-time data on the performance of each cow, and integration with DelPro™ Farm Management allow you to milk more efficiently, accurately and consistently at each station.
Flow-Responsive™ process : DeLaval technology automatically adjusts vacuum and pulsation according to milk flow for faster and more udder-friendly milking.
Milker harnesses & key components
At the heart of performance, we find robust equipment designed for the comfort of the cow and the operator.
- Evanza™ Milker Bundles : for fast, gentle and reliable milking.
- MPC drivers (100 to 680) : for precise control, ranging from basic management to complete connectivity with DelPro™.
- ICAR certified milk meters (FI7, MM27BC) : to precisely monitor volume and performance, while contributing to the overall quality of milk.
Udder hygiene & cleaning
Good milking starts with impeccable hygiene.
DeLaval offers a complete range of pre and post-treatment soaking products, cleaning towels, as well as automated cleaning systems and detergents to maintain an optimal level of cleanliness in each installation.
These solutions protect udder health, reduce the risk of mastitis and ensure better milk quality day after day.
Sorting doors & smart traffic
Save time, reduce animal stress, and automate herd management with smart sorting doors :
- DSG10 : manages up to 5 sorting channels, perfectly integrated with DelPro™.
- SSG smart door : facilitates transitions to the robot, grazing areas or inspection areas.
These solutions allow a smooth flow of cows in the stable and a better organization of milking or care.
Identification & observation
Good management starts with reliable identification.
Les IRW ID readers by DeLaval allow you to automatically recognize each cow at the right time and in the right place. The result: fewer errors, better precision in tracking data, and a smoother experience for animals and operators alike.
Excellence in every detail
The essentials of the DeLaval slave trade form a intelligent and evolving ecosystem that integrates into all types of milking parlors and robots. Each element has been designed to:
- Increase productivity
- Reducing animal stress
- Improving milk quality
- Simplifying daily work
From advanced equipment to proven cleaning products, each component plays a critical role in the success of your milking system.
Do you need advice on where to start or how to upgrade your installation?
Our team is there to help you build a tailor-made, efficient and sustainable system.
FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about our products, services, and support .
The VMS™ is designed to operate autonomously, but it requires regular maintenance to ensure its performance: daily automatic cleaning, checking of wearing parts, weekly servicing and scheduled technical intervention. Your dealer can propose a suitable maintenance plan.
The VMS™ (Voluntary Milking System) is an autonomous milking robot that allows cows to be milked when they want, without human intervention. It improves animal health, reduces workload, and automatically collects accurate data on every milking.
It depends on the size of your herd, your available labour, your comfort level with automation and your long-term goals.
- VMS™: ideal for farms wanting to automate, improve animal welfare and collect individual data.
- Rotary: for larger farms looking to maximise hourly throughput with few staff.
- Parallel or herringbone parlour: a proven, cost-effective solution that's easy to maintain.
Both systems offer the same milking benefits, animal comfort and efficiency. The VMS™ V310 additionally includes RePro™ technology, which measures progesterone levels in milk to monitor ovulation, pregnancy or reproductive disorders in an automated way.
The OptiDuo™ robot doesn't just push the ration back: it automatically mixes and repositions it, encouraging cows to feed more frequently and improving the quality consistency of the ration. The result: more milk produced per cow, less wastage, and a reduction in labour of up to $3,500 a year.
This depends on the size of your herd, the type of ration (TMR/PMR), the degree of automation required and the milking model used (robotic or non-robotic). An audit or a quick chat with a DeLaval representative will help you tailor a solution.
DelPro FarmManager lets you plan and execute a rational strategy for each cow or group, based on stage of lactation (DIM), production level, or days to calving (DTC). You can programme smooth transitions between two types of feed or plan a ration supplement at peak lactation, all with assignments that follow automatically without interruption.
