Fullwood robotic milking

Merlin2 Plus was launched by Fullwood robotic milking in September this year superseding the Merlin 2 with a new sleeker design.The functionality remains as the same as the previous model in terms its milking ability, but there have been simplifications made with the electronics which should make this model  cheaper to run.

Routing

It is available in a right- or left-handed version to suit your farm layout and Fullwood offer both free access and routed systems. Grazing systems are also available.

Entry and exit

This is branded as K flow with entry from the rear and options of exiting straight out or to the side. 

Identification

Via collar or pedometer, which both have heat and health monitoring functionality. Ear tag ID is also available.

Arm technology

Milking is from the side with Fullwood Joz's electric arm and laser technology for teat location. 

Teat preparation and attachment

Preparation is carried with brushes, which scrub the teats individually before the cups are attached. Teat disinfection post milking is carried out by the arm, which sprays each teat individually.

Backflush

The milking cups are cleaned with cold water between milkings with the option of adding peracetic acid.

Milk quality monitoring

Milk quality is assessed with FullQuest, Fulllab and Fullcount, which provide quarter conductivity, blood detection, and constituent  and cell count monitoring, which can all link to the software package and Fullsense app.

Manual attachment

This is possible on the Merlin2 Plus, with or without an operator's pit.

Batch milking

Fullwood offers a batch milking system branded Merlin Meridian, which was launched in 2021 using a unique circular sorting system.

Source: fullwood.com

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