Förster Compact Smart automatic calf feeder

The intelligent compact smart automatic feeder prepares food, feeds the calves, and cleans itself completely automatically! The Compact Smart automatic feeder makes it easy to get started with professional calf feeding. The Compact Smart can supply fresh feed to up to 50 calves at two feeding stations, making it ideal for smaller farms. The Compact Smart  is available for use with milk replacer only, or as a combination version capable of feeding both fresh milk as well as milk replacer.

The automatic feeder mixes the portions at the optimal feed temperature, supplies the connected feeding boxes in the calf groups around the clock with freshly prepared feed and reliably monitors feeding. Depending on the model, fresh milk, milk replacer feed or both can be administered. The electronic animal identification feature identifies each calf when it enters the feeding box, which allows the automatic feeder to supply each calf with the optimal feed quantity, based on its age and the set feeding plan. Automatic animal identification additionally protects calves from overfeeding and enables the precise portion size consumed by each calf to be linked to each respective calf. All key information can be accessed at any time.

At up to two feeding boxes, the calves are identified via a neckband transponder or electronic ear tag, and can access portions optimized for their individual age and needs. Self-determined feeding simulates natural feeding behavior from the cow and ensures relaxed, optimally nourished calves. 

Technical specifications:

The automatic feeder mixes the portions at the optimal feed temperature, supplies the connected feeding boxes in the calf groups around the clock with freshly prepared feed and reliably monitors feeding. Depending on the model, fresh milk, milk replacer feed or both can be administered. The electronic animal identification feature identifies each calf when it enters the feeding box, which allows the automatic feeder to supply each calf with the optimal feed quantity, based on its age and the set feeding plan. Automatic animal identification additionally protects calves from overfeeding and enables the precise portion size consumed by each calf to be linked to each respective calf. All key information can be accessed at any time.

Standard equipment:

• Handterminal with 8-line large format display andSD card slot
• Feeding pump for easy training of calves, can be operated from the feeding station
• Powder hopper with filling level indication
• Circulation pump in the heat exchanger with separate heating circuits (for Combi and Fresh milk feeders)
• IQ heating regulation
• Detergent pump (for Combi and Fresh milk feeders)
• Milk pump (for Combi and Fresh milk feeders)
• Ethernet connection for Internet connection
• Mixer drain valve
• Fully automatic heat exchanger cleaning (for Combi and Fresh milk feeders)

Advantages of the automatic feeders from Förster-Technik:

• Always freshly-prepared feed in small portions
• Always constantly concentrated and exactly tempered
• Uninterrupted drinking through simultaneous preparation and feeding
• Exact documentation of the feed intake
• High throughput and mixing rate for good weight gains, even with high numbers of animals
• Made-to-measure feeding system thanks to a wide range of accessories
• Feed consumption is recorded, allowing for early detection of illness
• Fully automated cleaning
• CalfApp & CalfCloud 

CalfApp & CalfCloud:

The practical management tools CalfApp and CalfCloud are the ideal supplement to the internet-capable VARIO and COMPACT smart automatic feeders. They provide access to all automatic feeder and calf data, with a clear and user-friendly design. CalfCloud allows you to conveniently view the data anytime and anywhere, while CalfApp additionally enables you to control the automatic feeder remotely.