12 November 2024

3 minute read

By: ADF Milking

Europe

ADF Milking, the leading manufacturer of automatic dipping and flushing technology for milking parlours, is launching their brand-new product, DipSmart, at this year’s EuroTier exhibition.

DipSmart is the company’s latest development in teat dip technology. The product automatically blends concentrated sanitisers and skin conditioners with local potable water to create a teat dip that is customisable to every herd on every dairy farm.

Customisable Teat Dip Blending Technology

The DipSmart system creates a high-quality teat dip designed to ensure optimal teat condition at a low cost to farmers and the environment. The blended teat dip mix can be tailored to suit specific farm requirements and weather conditions. For example, during extreme weather skin conditioner ratios can be increased to give teats extra protection. In the event of a high bacterial load, the sanitiser concentration can be increased to combat udder infection.

Transforming Traditional Teat Dip Blending Methods

With the new DipSmart system, the active/emollient ratio can be easily adjusted on-farm by the operator. This adaptability is a unique feature of DipSmart and provides an advantage over standard pre-mixed teat dip. With standard pre-mixed teat dips, addressing different needs on-farm is only possible by switching between products which can be costly, wasteful and time-consuming.

How DipSmart Works

Farmers can access the DipSmart control panel via a secure, easy-to-use smartphone app which enables real-time adjustment of the teat dip mix. The DipSmart app also monitors the amount of concentrates used for very accurate stock management and cost control, as well as reporting the total amount of teat dip used.

Benefits of DipSmart

• Customised teat dip - DipSmart blends skin conditioners and sanitisers on-farm to create a teat dip to perfectly suit the environmental conditions and bacterial load experienced by the herd.
• Premium, fresh quality teat dip – The DipSmart system only uses high quality ingredients which are blended on-site when required, ensuring fresh and effective teat dip every time.
• Reduced packaging - DipSmart uses high quality concentrates and local water supplies, eliminating the need to transport and store bulky containers of liquid.
• Portable & easy to use – Concentrates are delivered in manageable packs that are easy to carry and store, eliminating the need for low loaders and fork-lifts.
• Efficient water usage – DipSmart utilises the farmer’s local water supply.
• Environmentally friendly – Using local water supplies avoids unnecessary transportation of tonnes of water and packaging, reducing CO2 emissions and wastage. DipSmart also eliminates the need to store and dispose of bulky chemical containers, which typically end up in landfill.
• Value for money – DipSmart prevents farmers from having to pay for expensive transportation, packaging and disposal costs.

Discover DipSmart at EuroTier 2024

Learn more about the new DipSmart system from ADF Milking on their stand A09, Hall 13, at EuroTier in Hannover, Germany. Visit them from Tuesday 12^th to Friday 15^th November 2024 to discover their customisable, on-farm teat dip blending technology. ADF Milking is an award-winning company specialising in automatic dipping and flushing technology, designed to optimise dairy farm efficiency and improve cow health.