CalfExpert is a calf feeder that has been developed to meet the latest standards in calf feeding. State-of-the-art feeding technology ensures that the milk for the calves is always freshly mixed. It does not matter whether milk replacer or pasteurised whole milk is used. CalfExpert prepares the milk automatically and individually for each animal.
You, as farmer, remain completely flexible in your work schedule while calves are fed 24/7. The calf feeder takes your calf rearing management to a whole new level.
Intuitive operation via the graphic display and the link to the CalfGuide mobile app make it easier for you and your team to monitor your animals. All the information about your calves, status reports and alerts are at your fingertips in the app and directly on the calf feeder at all times.
Different feeding programmes form the basis of successful and performance-oriented calf rearing in automatic calf feeding. Labour savings and complete supervision included.
The Calf Expert is the latest addition to the trusted H&L range, and sets a new standard for computerised Calf Feeders. The machine has multiple functions which make programming easier and teat and line cleaning has become faster. It feeds 100 calves, or 150 under certain circumstances. Important information is easy to find either on the feeder, at the hygiene station, or on your mobile phone. Milk preparation has been speeded up and whole milk feeding is now easier and more hygienic. The Smartkeys and the improved illuminated display panel make it easier to operate, even wearing gloves!
The NEW Hygiene station was introduced in 2016 and has the following benefits:
The teat is tilted downwards which makes it easier to train the calf in a more natural suckling position.
The Milk Taxi is built to your individual specification. There are two options, either a milk powder mixer, or a whole milk pasteuriser, which also mixes. Both have a dispensing arm, and can be built with motorised wheels if requested.
It is available in 3 sizes ,100L,150L and 250L and also a trailed 250L version.
These stainless steel mobile mixers are available as a manual ‘push along’ version or with the option of motorised wheels. The 250L model is also available as a trailed version, to pull behind an ATV.
All models have a milk dispensing pistol, but there is an option to increase the length of pipe. When using a longer pipe it will be necessary to select the ‘remote control’ dispensing pistol.
The NEW Smart Mix option helps you calculate how much milk powder needs to be added to achieve the desired milk powder concentration.
For Technical specifications of mixers and pasteurisers visit the Holm & Laue website
Solutions for Group Feeding
This feed fence is 2.44m, has locking yokes and 7 places. There are mounting points for the stainless steel tilt up trough and the teated bucket support frame. There are 2 of these fences included as part of the Veranda (ie equipment to feed 14 calves).
Solutions for Group Feeding
This frame which houses the grey teated buckets is mounted above the feed fence. Each frame is 2.44m long and contains 7 teated buckets. There is also a version replacing teated buckets with ring bucket holders.
Solutions for Group Feeding
It has lockable yokes and 11 or 12 places. The telescopic mechanism is adjustable between posts placed 4.04m to 4.4m apart. It is possible to reduce the length to 3.81m (ie 11 places) by cutting off one stanchion.
Solutions for Group Feeding
High quality stainless steel trough for feeding milk, cake, silage or TMR. Trough can tilt up, suspended by chains. This item is an optional extra when ordering a Veranda.
Independent research has shown that calves wearing H&L Calf Coats for the first 6 weeks of life gained 5 kg more weight than those with no coat. The trial was carried out at HAUC during the winter of 2014.
The coat is made from quilted breathable 3M Thinsulate with reliable metal fasteners on the leg straps. Calves will not chew metal fasteners.
“We have put the heifer calves in igloos and verandas and they have never been as healthy. Pneumonia has stopped.”
Miles Philp
Trenake Farm, Looe