Feeding using the KISS system
While New Zealand is the land of the bale feeder that cleverly unrolls a bale in the paddock, much feed is wasted when stock trample it on the ground.
The new ‘2020 MG and OT mobile feeder range’ has been created to make easier the back-bending, time-consuming work of calf rearing, says chief executive Grant Allen – himself a dairy farmer.
“We’ve spent a lot of time talking to seasoned dairy farmers and I look at what works – and what doesn’t – on my own farm. In particular, we get feedback from time-challenged farming women heavily involved in calf rearing and cleaning feeding equipment,” says Allen.
Key features of the new range of eight different models includes: new larger 500 and 1000L tanks, redesign of tanks for easier cleaning, lower inspection visibility with repositioned side access and new larger tank lids with three-way locking system (more accessible and built to withstand high wind).
The trailer units have greater stability from their lower centre of gravity and their frames are stronger, heavier gauge galvanised steel.
The washing systems are ‘click and clean’ and new easy-to-turn Hansen taps are great for cold, tired hands.
New outer plastic coatings repel dirt and are easy to clean.
All are in stores nationwide from June 1. Launching at Fieldays will be a new larger 2.5L feeder bottle and a new goat feeder range.
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