Multi-Station Smart Automatic Calf Feeder

• Multi-Station Architecture: One automatic feeder can supply multiple drinking stations according to herd size and barn layout.
• Individual Calf Identification: Electronic transponders or compatible ear tags identify each calf automatically before feeding.
• Individual Feeding Plans: Milk allowance, portion size and feeding schedule can be adjusted according to calf age, development and management strategy.
• Fresh Portion Preparation: Feed is prepared when required instead of relying on long-term prepared milk storage.
• Temperature-Controlled Feeding: The preparation system supplies calf milk at a controlled feeding temperature.
• Milk Replacer or Fresh Milk: Powder, fresh-milk and combined feeding configurations are available according to project requirements.
• Automatic Cleaning: Automated cleaning functions reduce manual sanitation work and improve hygiene of milk-contact components.
• Drinking Behavior Monitoring: Individual feed intake and feeding activity can be recorded to help identify abnormal drinking behavior.
• Remote Management: Internet-enabled monitoring allows calf information and feeder status to be accessed through compatible management systems.
• Expandable System: Feeding stations, weighing equipment, concentrate feeders and other modules can be added according to project requirements.
• Reduced Routine Labor: Automatic preparation, distribution, recording and cleaning reduce repetitive calf-feeding work.

• Central Automatic Feeder: Houses preparation, heating, dosing and control components.
• Milk Powder Hopper: Stores milk replacer powder in powder or combination configurations.
• Automatic Mixer: Mixes water, milk replacer and configured liquid components into a consistent fresh ration.
• Heating System: Provides heated water for controlled milk preparation and cleaning cycles.
• Milk Pumps and Valves: Transfer prepared feed from the central unit to individual drinking stations.
• Feeding Stations: Provide protected individual drinking positions within group calf pens.
• Animal Identification Reader: Reads compatible transponders or electronic ear tags and links feeding activity to the individual calf.
• Teat and Milk-Line Assembly: Delivers prepared milk from the central feeder to the calf.
• Control Terminal: Allows local feeder operation, feeding-plan setup and animal data review.
• Optional Smart Management Modules: Touch display, weighing equipment, concentrate feeder, additive dosing and remote management functions are available according to configuration.

• Large commercial dairy farms
• Professional calf-rearing centers
• Beef calf-rearing operations
• Group calf housing systems
• Pre-weaning calf barns
• Fresh-milk feeding programs
• Milk-replacer feeding programs
• Combination milk-feeding systems
• Automatic calf weighing and weaning programs
• New dairy farm construction projects
• Existing calf-barn automation and modernization projects

• 1–4 feeding-station layouts according to herd size
• Milk replacer, fresh milk or combination feeding configuration
• Individual or multi-pump station supply systems
• Electronic transponder or compatible ear-tag identification
• Automatic teat and milk-line hygiene systems
• Touchscreen operator interface
• Remote cloud and mobile management
• Fresh-milk storage and supply modules
• Automatic calf weighing equipment
• Automatic concentrate feeding equipment
• Solid or liquid additive dosing systems
• Customized milk-line length and feeding-station arrangement
• Complete system design according to local climate, calf-barn layout and farm management requirements

• Install the central feeder in a dry, protected and service-accessible technical area close to the calf pens.
• Provide electrical power, clean water supply and drainage according to the selected configuration and local standards.
• Arrange feeding stations to provide sufficient calf access and minimize competition within each group.
• Route milk hoses to minimize unnecessary length, sharp bends and difficult-to-clean areas.
• Configure animal identification and individual feeding plans before routine operation.
• Calibrate powder, milk and water dosing components according to operating procedures.
• Check water temperature, milk concentration and portion accuracy regularly.
• Run automatic cleaning cycles according to the configured sanitation program.
• Inspect teats, hoses, pumps, valves and seals regularly for wear, leakage or residue accumulation.
• Keep the milk-powder hopper dry and prevent moisture from entering stored milk replacer.
• Review alarms and abnormal drinking records daily as part of routine calf-health observation.
• Preventive maintenance intervals should be established according to operating hours, herd size and local farm conditions.

Q: How many calves can one automatic feeder serve?
A: The reference high-capacity configuration can serve up to approximately 128 calves. Actual capacity depends on feeding-station layout, feeding program and farm management.

Q: How many feeding stations can be connected?
A: Up to four feeding stations can be used in the reference multi-station configuration.

Q: How does the feeder identify each calf?
A: Compatible electronic transponders or electronic ear tags identify the calf when it enters the feeding station.

Q: Can it feed both fresh milk and milk replacer?
A: Yes. Milk-replacer, fresh-milk and combination configurations are available according to the selected system.

Q: Is each calf fed according to an individual plan?
A: Yes. Feeding quantity and schedule can be programmed individually according to age, development and farm management strategy.

Q: Does the system clean automatically?
A: Automatic cleaning functions are available for milk-contact components, reducing routine manual sanitation work.

Q: Can calf drinking behavior be monitored remotely?
A: Internet-enabled configurations can provide remote access to feed-intake information, calf activity and system status through compatible management software.

Q: Can the system help identify calves with abnormal intake?
A: Individual consumption and drinking activity can be recorded, allowing meaningful changes in feeding behavior to be identified for further inspection.

Q: Can the system be expanded later?
A: Yes. Feeding stations and optional modules can be selected or expanded according to herd size, barn layout and future project requirements.

Q: What information is required for quotation?
A: Please provide number of calves, group size, calf-barn layout, number of feeding stations, milk type, electrical supply, water conditions, identification requirements and desired management functions.