Description

Moov 2.0 feed pusher robot

JOZ now offers an improved ‘smarter feeding’ solution. The Moov 2.0 is a fully automatic feed pusher robot that is suitable for any barn.

The feed pusher robot is a great help during the day, but at night it really comes into its own. While you enjoy a good night’s sleep, the robot automatically pushes the roughage. As a result, the lower ranking cows can also access fresh feed 24/7. This reduces selection and helps to reduce tension in the herd as the animals know that feed is readily available whenever they want it.

The result? Higher feed intake resulting in higher milk yield.

Automatic feed pushing

The Moov 2.0 takes over the pushing for you at specific times, helping to save you, the livestock farmer, time. While the Moov 2.0 does its work in the barn, you can focus on other jobs, carry out external activities or spend time with family and friends.

Here’s how the Moov 2.0 works

The Moov 2.0 starts its route from the charging station. This charging station can be placed either inside or outside the barn. You can program and adjust the routes of the feed pusher robot yourself. This allows you to set an unlimited number of routes for various groups of livestock. The robot relies on transponder technology to define its position. These transponders are drilled into the floor and neatly concealed, so they don’t form an obstacle to any other activities in the barn.

The smooth stainless steel drum of the Moov 2.0 is electrically powered, and works neatly. The new robot is characterised by its robustness, weight and smart drive technology, and the way it deals with uneven quantities of feed by the fence. The heavy robot can rotate left and right as standard, so it can return along the same route when it reaches the end of the feed alley. This makes it even easier and more efficient to determine the routes to be taken.

With the Moov 2.0, there is less selection and a higher average feed efficiency. As such, the quantity of milk per kg of dry matter intake also increases. Research suggests that an increase of 0.05 is realistic (the average feed efficiency is 1.3 – 1.5).

 

Feed pushing and robot milking

Our customers’ experience indicates that using a feed pusher robot when starting milking with a milking robot has positive results. The cows are more active at night as there is a continuous supply of feed available, helping to accelerate the evening visit to the robot. This also means an increase in the number of milkings per cow with robot milking.

Suitable for every barn

The Moov 2.0 feed pusher robot is suitable for every barn. Plus, with a speed of no less than 12 metres per minute, the Moov 2.0 can cover larger barns as well. The robot’s wheels are powered by two motors with efficient hypoid gearboxes. A special profile on the wheels and a large castor at the front of the robot help to maximise grip in the barn.

Is your feed track fairly narrow? Would it stop you feeding if the Moov 2.0 were in the barn? No problem! The parking function allows you to temporarily park the feed pusher robot at a different location to free up space in the barn for other activities.

Obstacles are not a problem

Is there an obstacle in the barn? Or a height difference perhaps? No problem! The Moov 2.0 is fitted with a lift function. The drum can lift its skirt up to a height of 70 mm, allowing the robot to pass uneven parts of the floor with ease. It also helps to keep the skirt clean, thus ensuring a hygienic working environment for the robot.

Lifting the skirt also makes it easier to ascend and descend slopes. A slope of up to 15% presents no problem.

As a livestock farmer, there may be times when you can’t be in the barn to open the door for the robot to enter and exit because you’re busy with other activities. To solve this, JOZ has introduced the door control option. The J-Link Pro opens and closes electric doors automatically, giving you even more flexibility in your work.

 

Different models available

Each barn is unique, so every livestock farmer will have different ideas about using the Moov 2.0. To help, three models are available:

• Standard model
• Model with skirt lift function
• Model with skirt lift function and door opening function

Animal health

The Moov 2.0 pushes the feed towards the feed fence 24/7, so that your livestock always have access to fresh roughage. This prevents problems with the front claws and withers, among other things, as your cows no longer have to stretch out to reach the feed.

If you want to improve animal health, automatic feed pushing can be a big help. It starts with young stock, where the availability of roughage ensures the rumen can develop properly. Eating smaller portions of feed with the same composition more often creates a stable pH (5.8 – 7).

Healthy animals have higher fertility. This requires a good balance between nutrition, energy and health. The availability of fresh roughage plays an important role here. With the Moov 2.0, you ensure plenty of regularity, and keep things in balance.

This is something we can observe when cows are in the dry period. A good dry period is the basis for problem-free calving, and milk production getting off to a good start. A stable pH is also essential during this period.

The technology behind the Moov 2.0

Three models of the Moov 2.0 are available:

• Standard model
• Model with skirt lift function
• Model with skirt lift function and door opening (available May 2021)

The basic principle behind the Moov 2.0 is the same for every model.

Basic mode specifications Moov 2.0

• Cabinet control
• Speed 12 metres/minute
• Electrically driven drum
• Stainless steel drum
• Direct drive on the wheels thanks to hypoid drive system
• Special profile on the wheels
• Castor: 140 mm
• Transponders and teach-in principle
• Weight: 680 kg
• J-Touch control
• Connection with JMS via J-Link pro
• The turning direction of the drum is clockwise or anti-clockwise. This can be modified as required.
• Robot height: 1013 mm
• Diameter top cover: 1317 mm (front to back)
• Diameter top cover: 1280 mm (left to right)
• Drum diameter: 1140 mm
• Loading at the front of the machine

Skirt lift function option

Lifting the skirt not only allows the robot to tackle obstacles and inclines, but also helps to keep the drum clean if the feed pusher robot is passing over a soiled area or from one barn to another.

• Electrical cylinder
• Lift height: max. 70 mm
• Maximum incline: 15%
• Maximum threshold height: 2.5 cm

Planning & routes

Not every group of animals is fed the same amount, so the times that feed is pushed may vary. The software in the Moov 2.0 allows you to introduce special schedules for all kinds of situations. These might be:

• A two-day schedule for those who feed once every two days
• One shot: for those who feed at irregular times
• Delayed start time: for feeding earlier or later
• Parking function: park the robot outside during feeding
• Pause/play function: pause the Moov 2.0
• Jumpstart: the route is continued without returning to the charging station

JOZ Management System (JMS)

The Moov 2.0 connects to the J-Link Pro in the barn, which exchanges data with the JOZ Management System. The Moov 2.0 can be monitored remotely by both the farmer and the dealer 24/7 with the JMS, just like the new robot’s predecessor. It’s really easy to use, and improves the quality of service provided by JOZ. You can have the software updates performed automatically if desired.

In addition, you can change the route timetable or adjust other specific route settings via the JMS. You will receive a text message or e-mail if the robot has not completed a route, if the battery is low or if a service is required.

• 24/7 access to fresh feed
• Higher feed intake
• Higher milk yield
• Greater flexibility
• Switch to automatic feed pushing? With the Moov 2.0 feed pusher robot, your animals have 24/7 access to fresh feed. Not only does it save you time, it also improves feed intake, increases milk yield and improves animal health.