Walkover Teat Sprayer

Walkover Teat Sprayer DAIRY EQUIPMENT & IDEAS Automated Dairy an Idaho-based milking equipment dealer and research center has recently developed TurboSpray an automated system that eliminates the need to manually spray teats While the product has only been available for 19 mos 85 plus dairies have already installed over 200 systems Ben Gines Automated Dairy’s engineering manager says the Center designed the equipment to replace the usual manual spray wands and robotic prep arms The TurboSpray is a walkover floor-mounted air-assisted device that mounts near a parlor’s entry lanes It’s positioned far enough from the parlor to allow time for teats to be completely disinfected before milkers are applied When cows enter stalls units can immediately be clipped on saving time and allowing dairies to milk more cows using the same parlor Sensors identify individual animals as they pass and trigger a precise burst of teat spray onto each udder from below Over months of work the team has perfected nozzle sizes angles air pressures and sensor placements to deliver the ideal spray pattern even when cows hesitate or move quickly over the equipment Equipment is monitored for performance issues from the Innovation Center in Idaho If problems arise customers are contacted and made aware through text alerts The TurboSpray is available directly from Automated Dairy or their network of dealers across North America Visit the website for a price quote advice and information Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Automated Dairy 1731 South Lincoln Jerome Idaho 83338 ph 208-324-3213; www automateddairy com

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