Optimize your calf rearing and your workflows with the top model among the automatic calf feeders. The VARIO smart feeds up to 128 calves around the clock with freshly prepared feed at the optimum temperature. Milk replacer or fresh milk or both. With up to four feeding stations, the VARIO smart is ideal for farms with the highest demands. All calf feeders of the “smart” generation are internet-enabled as standard. Use our free CalfApp & CalfCloud and get the calf barn on your mobile device.
THE VARIO SMART SIMULATES NATURAL DRINKING BEHAVIOR.
The calves are identified individually via a collar transponder or an electronic ear tag and can retrieve their age- and needs-based feed portions at any time. Using the HygieneBox or the CalfRail, the calf feeder enables the calves to drink in a self-determined manner, simulating the natural drinking behavior on the cow. Benefit from balanced calves with optimum energy levels and program your calves for maximum milk yield at an early stage.
TOP CALVES WITH REDUCED LABOR.
The VARIO smart calf feeder prepares the feed and ensures optimum feeding of your calves while the automatic cleaning system ensures optimum hygiene. With the VARIO smart, you can organize your working day independently of feeding. The automatic calf feeder reliably and precisely documents the feed intake per calf so that you can always keep a close eye on your animals. If a calf changes its drinking behavior, the VARIO smart reports this immediately – so that you can react immediately and prevent illness.
THE OPERATION. FROM SIMPLE TO EVEN SIMPLER.
Basically, operation and animal control are very simple. Various operating elements can be selected. The standard scope of delivery includes the handheld terminal, which has been tried and tested in practice for many years, and the free CalfApp GO! which can be used to manage the calf feeder via smartphone. But the calf barn is becoming increasingly digital. To make operation even easier, Förster-Technik has optimized the hardware and software. The 10-inch touch display with simplified user interface and quick overview of calf data is now available as an accessory. Images and symbols make the touch display intuitive and easy to use.
THE ADVANTAGES OF THE VARIO SMART AT A GLANCE:
- Freshly prepared feed around the clock in age-appropriate portions – NO feed stock
- Best energy supply for your calves with the 40FIT feeding program
- High weight gain and healthy growth
- Relaxed feeding for your calves thanks to self-determined feeding times
- Freshly prepared calf feed in precisely dosed quantities around the clock
- Always the optimum feed temperature
- Individually adjustable feeding plans
- Documentation of water intake with early disease detection
- Fully automatic cleaning
- Individual weaning using optional animal scales and automatic concentrate feeder
- All calf data at a glance thanks to the free CalfCloud and CalfApp GO! for improved, location-independent animal control
| Vending machine model | VARIO smart |
|---|---|
| Powder capacity | Approx. 35 kg, extension to 50 kg possible |
| Heating capacity | 5.0 kW (400 V) |
| Electrical connection | 230 V / 400 V / 3 / N / PE, 50 Hz, 16 A* |
| Drinking preparation | Up to 2.5 l/min |
| Suction points | Up to 4 |
| Number of calves | 20 to 32 per suckling point, up to 128 calves at up to 4 suckling points |
| Versions | Powder, fresh milk or combi dispenser |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 126 x 57 x 52 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 80 kg |
