Automatic feeding solution

Lely Vector automatic feeding system

Introduction

Make feeding your cows easier

The Lely Vector is an automatic feeding system designed to mix, transport, distribute and push feed for different animal groups. The system consists of a mixing and feeding robot and a feed kitchen where feed is stored, selected and loaded. With flexible loading options and scheduled feeding rounds, the Lely Vector helps farmers organise consistent feeding while reducing repetitive daily work.

Benefit of using the Lely Vector automatic feeding solution

  • Saving time and cost

    Saving time and cost

    The Lely Vector frees up time to complete other additional farm tasks and can reduce rest feed. It also reduces fuel consumption and substitutes other feeding machinery, which can help to lead to energy and cost savings.

  • Frequent feeding

    Frequent feeding

    The battery-operated mixing and feeding robot provides frequent feeding, which can positively impact rumen health, fertility, and milk production.

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  • Precision feeding

    Precision feeding

    The feed kitchen and feed grabber are designed to provide accurate and precise rations tailored to each group. This helps each animal group to receive the planned ration for its production stage and nutritional requirements.

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  • Flexible

    Flexible

    The versatile Lely Vector is suitable for almost all feed types and barn layouts. The Lely Vector mixing and feeding robot can be loaded in several ways, offering you maximum flexibility in how to organise your feeding process. Working with the Lely Vector also gives you more flexibility when to spend your time feeding.

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How the Lely Vector automatic feeding system works

An automatic feeding system manages several steps in the feeding process. With the Lely Vector, feed is stored in the feed kitchen and selected according to the planned ration. The feed grabber loads the ingredients into the mixing and feeding robot, which mixes and distributes the ration. During its feeding rounds, the robot also pushes the feed towards the feed fence.

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Features of the Lely Vector feeding robot

A precise automatic feeding system
The Vector is designed to provide precise feeding adapted to each group of animals to help improve milk yield and meat production and contribute to healthier animals. The various features of the Vector help to make this possible while saving time.
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More features of the automatic feeding system

The Lely Vector is designed to provide precise feeding adapted to each group of animals to help improve milk yield and meat production and contribute to healthier animals. The various features of the Vector help to make this possible while saving time.

Three powerful magnets are placed under the feeding outlet. As the robot distributes the feed, it falls down alongside the magnet. Any metal parts in the feed can attach to the magnets, which helps reduce the risk of sharp metal objects entering the ration.

Lely Vector comes with a strong drive line. A powerful feeding and mixing robot that can handle slopes up to 8%. Handy when you live in a hilly area, or the entrance of your barn has a slope.

Lely Vector is equipped with contour lights and a flashing light. It drives a fixed route that is clearly visible, day and night.

Automatic feeding system

Feed kitchen and flexible loading options

The feed kitchen is the area where the feed is stored, selected, collected, and loaded into the mixing and feeding robot. Feed that has been ensiled properly stays fresh for days because it is stored in blocks. TThe system is also compatible with several external filling and loading systems or a combination in a hybrid set-up. The Lely Vector system is standard equipped with the Lely feed grabber. The smart software in the system achieves a feeding accuracy of the products loaded into the mixing and feeding robot of up to 98%. This helps ensure your cows enjoy optimal, consistent feed.  

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The process

Installation and support

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  • Before

    Switching from conventional feeding to automatic feeding with the Lely Vector is a significant step, as it involves handing this repetitive daily task to a robot. Farm Management Support understands that this is not easy, which is why we advise on feed kitchen designs to ensure a smooth transition to automatic feeding. We provide start-up support on how to operate the Vector and the associated management system.

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  • During

    When the Vector is delivered it is installed with the utmost care. We give you intensive support during the initial feeding. 

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  • After

    After the initial start-up period, we continue to offer support and guidance to help you achieve the best possible feeding strategy. Of course, we are always interested in knowing how satisfied you are and whether there are any improvements we could help you with to achieve your goals.

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Our customers

Farmers’ experiences with the Lely Vector feeding robot

Will Dodd

Automatic feeding with Lely Vector

This system has made feeding much more flexible. Filling the kitchen takes just 20 minutes, and it can hold enough feed for up to three days.

Claas Tiedemann

Automatic feeding with Lely Vector

Saving time is an advantage, but our main reason for the purchase was to feed our cows more healthily by making better use of roughage.

Results have not been verified by Lely or an independent party. Your results may vary.

Resources

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    Lely Vector

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Smart feeding with the Lely Vector

A Lely Vector robotic feeder in a dairy barn. Cows are eating through the feeding fences and sunlight is entering the barn.
A Lely Vector feeder entering a dairy barn.
A Lely Vector robotic feeder distributing feed to cows in a dairy barn. The feed is falling from the robot onto the ground.
A barn filled with different types of feed stacked on top of each other. The barn has a high ceiling with metal beams and a lot of sunlight.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Lely Vector

An automatic feeding system automates several steps in the preparation and distribution of feed. Depending on the setup, this can include selecting ingredients, loading, mixing, transporting, distributing and pushing feed.
The price of a Lely Vector depends on factors such as the farm layout, feed kitchen, loading method, required configuration and installation. There is therefore no single standard price for every farm. Contact your local Lely Center for advice and a quotation based on your feeding process and farm requirements.
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The Lely Vector is designed to work with different feed ingredients and loading methods. Suitability depends on the feed, storage method and system configuration. A Lely specialist can assess the requirements of your farm.
Whether an automatic feeding system can be integrated into an existing barn depends on factors such as the barn layout, feed alleys, available routes and the location of the feed kitchen. A Lely specialist can assess the farm and advise on a suitable setup.
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With conventional feeding, several tasks such as loading, mixing, distributing and pushing feed can require direct operator involvement. An automatic feeding system automates several of these repetitive activities. The exact difference depends on the feeding equipment and process currently used on the farm.

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Every farm has different feeding routines, herd sizes and goals. Our specialists can help you explore how the Lely Vector could support more consistent feeding, save time and fit your barn layout and daily operation.
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