Abstract: A device for milking animals, such as cows, which device comprises at least one teat cup and a foremilk reservoir for containing a certain amount of foremilk, substantially obtained at the beginning of the milking process. The foremilk reservoir is provided with an inlet and an outlet with an outlet-closing means for the foremilk. The device is provided with a milk container for containing milk obtained, and with at least one milk line connecting the teat cup to the milk container. The foremilk reservoir is integrated in the teat cup.

Abstract: An assembly of a milk tank and a measuring probe, the milk tank being provided with a space for containing milk and with a wall having a manhole portion defining a manhole, which manhole comprises a rim that extends in a direction away from the space, the measuring probe being located at least partially in the space of the milk tank, the assembly comprising a fastening device for fastening the measuring probe to at least a part of the manhole portion, and the fastening device being provided with at least one radial protrusion that comprises a recess for receiving, in the assembled position of fastening device and milk tank, at least a part of the rim of the manhole portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for wrapping bodies, in particular harvested material bales (1, 34, 50, 65) of hay, straw or wilted green crop, which are wrapped in at least one wrapping material web (8, 36, 57, 74). In order to improve and simplify this device with regard to adjustment and monitoring of the wrapping process, it is proposed according to the invention that the device (3, 4, 44, 49, 64) comprise one or more sensor means (23, 24, 28, 30, 42, 43, 47, 59, 63, 71, 75, 76) for monitoring and/or controlling the wrapping process and/or checking the finished bale wrapping.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for wrapping bodies, in particular harvested material bales (1) of hay, straw or wilted green crop, at least one wrapping material web being drawn off from a wrapping material supply (8) during the wrapping process and a means being provided which signals a tear in the wrapping material web or that the wrapping material supply (8) has been used up. In order to improve the device and to develop a simple and in particular cheaper solution, it is proposed according to the invention that at least one optical sensor (14, 15), ultrasonic sensor or sensor for electromagnetic waves/fields of different frequency ranges be associated with the wrapping material web portion (18) between wrapping material supply (8) and the body (1) and disposed stationarily.

Abstract: The invention relates to a round baler (1) for agricultural stalk material, which is arranged, in combination with a wrapper (3) for wrapping a round bale (42a) in film, on at least one running gear, a sloping plane in the form of a chute device (20) for the finished round bale (42a) being provided between the round baler (1) and the wrapper (3). To ensure that the round bale (42a) is transferred reliably and as quickly as possible to the wrapper (3) by simple means and without the expenditure of a large amount of force, it is proposed according to the invention that the chute device (20) be adjustable. Due to a steeper position of the chute device (20), the round bale (42a) rolls quickly out of the swivel zone (43) of the round baler (1), such that the rear housing (10) may be closed just as quickly as with round balers (1) operating alone.

Abstract: A device for cooling a dairy animal, such as a cow. Said device is provided with wetting means for applying liquid to at least a part of the dairy animal and with air displacing means for generating an air flow along the wetted part. The device comprises a wetting area, said wetting area exclusively comprising the wetting means and not the air displacing means. The device comprises a ventilation area located at some distance from the wetting area, the ventilation area comprising the air displacing means. The device is provided with a path for the dairy animal, said path connecting the wetting area with the ventilation area.

Abstract: A device for determining the spatial position of a teat 21 of an animal. Said device is provided with a first transmitter element 13 for emitting a first ray or beam of rays 27 in a first sub-area A of the space, and with a second transmitter element 14 differing from the first transmitter element 13 for emitting a second ray or beam of rays 27′ in a second sub-area B of the space. The first sub-area A and the second sub-area B constitute together the space. A first receiver element 18 is arranged to receive a reflection of the first ray or beam of rays 27. A second receiver element 17 differing from the first receiver element is arranged to receive a reflection of the second ray or beam of rays 27′. A single mirror 3 rotatable about an axis of rotation 4 directs the ray or beam of rays emanating from each transmitter element in a relevant plane of the relevant sub-area of the space and/or directs a ray or beam of rays reflected from the relevant sub-area to the relevant receiver element.

Abstract: A device for and a method of milking animals. Said device is provided with a cleaning device for cleaning at least a part of a milking machine, the cleaning device comprising a cleaning start device for starting the cleaning. A milking machine is provided with a computer comprising a memory. The computer is adapted to store the points of time of the visits of the animals to the milking machine in the memory. The cleaning start device is activated by a cleaning start signal issued by the computer on the basis of historical data in relation to the points of time of the visits of the animals stored in the memory.

Abstract: A device for supplying feed to animals, which device is provided with a hopper for the feed, a feeding parlor, and conveying means for conveying feed from the hopper to the feeding parlor, said device being adapted to be positioned relative to a bottom on which an animal can stand. The conveying means comprise a first conveyor for conveying feed upwards from a hopper. The first conveyor has a supply end. The feeding parlor may be constituted by a feeding trough having a shape that widens from the entrance opening. Additionally or alternatively the conveying means are arranged such that the supply end is movable from and towards each of the feeding parlors. Additionally or alternatively the distance between a feeding trough and a bottom portion is adjustable. An assembly of such a device and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being provided with means for adjusting the orientation of the bottom portion relative to the bottom, and with means for locking the bottom portion in an adjusted position.

Abstract: A device for supplying feed to animals, such as cows. The device is provided with a feeding trough (6) which is accessible to an animal, with a bottom (5) having a floor portion (8) on which an animal can stand, and with identification means (7) for identifying an individual animal. The distance between the feeding trough (6) and the floor portion (8) is adjustable. The distance between the feeding trough (6) and the floor portion (8) is automatically adjustable with the aid of data from the identification means (7). An assembly of a device for supplying feed to animals, such as cows, said device being provided with a feeding trough (6) which is accessible to an animal, and with identification means (7) for identifying an individual animal, and with a bottom (5) having a floor portion (8) on which an animal can stand for making use of the device, the distance between the feeding trough (6) and the floor portion (8) being adjustable.

Abstract: A device for supplying feed to animals, such as cows. Said device is provided with a plurality of feeding troughs disposed on a framework which is located around a central axis. Each feeding trough is accessible to an animal and has an entrance side for the head of an animal. At least one feeding trough has a shape that widens from the entrance side. Preferably all the feeding troughs have a shape that widens from the entrance side.

Abstract: A device for performing a treatment on a dairy animal, in particular a cow. The device is suitable for performing the treatment in various modes. The device is provided with a stress measuring device for determining the degree of stress of the animal and for issuing a control signal with a value depending on the stress measured. The mode of the treatment is selected with the aid of the control signal.

Abstract: An arrangement for managing a herd of animals. Said arrangement comprises an animal identification system. The arrangement comprises a central unit provided with a computer having a memory, said memory containing per animal data in relation to the hierarchic order. The memory contains per animal data in relation to the jostling behaviour. A method of managing a herd of animals. In the method a number of automatic animal related treatments are performed. The method comprises the step of determining the hierarchic order of an animal, the performance of at least one of the automatic animal related treatments being controlled at least on the basis of the determined hierarchic order of an animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (3) for taking a milk sample, which device (3) is provided with a first milk sampling device (4), the device (3) comprising switch means (6) with the aid of which cooling means (8) for cooling a sample liquid taken by the first milk sampling device (4) are activated automatically or manually.

Abstract: A device for soil preparation. The device has a direction of movement during operation. The device comprises a carrier beam for carrying disc-shaped bodies extending parallel to each other. The angle of each disc-shaped body relative to the carrier beam is adjustable and lockable by means of a first adjusting device. The first adjusting device is computer-controlled.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The device is provided with a cleaning member that is drivable by a drive member. The device is further provided with a power measuring system for measuring the power of the drive member during the drive of the cleaning member. A comparator compares the momentary value of the power measured by the power measuring system with a lower threshold. The comparator supplies a signal when the lower threshold is exceeded. A method of cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The cleaning is carried out by a cleaning member driven by a drive member. The method comprises the steps of measuring the power of the drive member, of comparing the measured power with a power threshold value, of choosing a lower threshold as a power threshold value, and of supplying a signal when the lower threshold is exceeded.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The device is provided with a cleaning member that is drivable by a drive member. The cleaning member is provided with at least two cleaning elements that are rotatable about an axis. The drive member is constituted by a pneumatic drive member. The device comprises a torque measuring system for measuring the torque of the drive member during the drive of the cleaning member. A method of cleaning the teats of the udder of a dairy animal. The cleaning is carried out by a cleaning member driven by a drive member. The cleaning member is provided with at least two cleaning elements that are rotatable about an axis. The drive member is constituted by a pneumatic or hydraulic drive member, and the method comprises the step a) of measuring the torque of the drive member.

Abstract: A construction for automatically milking animals is provided with a milking robot having at least one teat cup (2) and means (3 to 8) for connecting the teat cup(s) (2) to the teats of an animal to be milked. The construction comprises at least one milk collecting unit and at least one milking unit (1) which is movable relative to the milk collecting unit, said milking unit (1) being provided with own propulsion means (10, 11, 14, 15). The mobile milking units (1) may be disigned as light and compact ones. The own propulsion means of the milking units (1) result in a multifunctional construction.

Abstract: A construction for automatically milking animals is provided with a milk reservoir (3; 13), with milk lines and with a milking robot (5) having at least one teat cup (6; 20) and means (9, 10; 19) for connecting the teat cup(s) (6, 20) to the teats of an animal (1; 11) to be milked. The construction (2; 12; 25, 26) is designed so as to be displaceable as a whole. The construction (2; 12; 25, 26) is further provided with own propulsion means (7; 23, 24), which results in a wide range of application possibilities and a high degree of flexibility in use.