Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs)
Advances in technology have made modern ACRs one of the most useful upgrades to the modern milking shed.
Key benefits of Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) include:
- optimum milking (wetter or drier) for individual cows
- timely and effective retraction resulting in less exposure to mastitis and cup contamination
- early alerting of problem milking
- labour saving and less stress on both animal and operator
Various studies (Australia and New Zealand) have shown the pay-back period for ACR installation is 2.5 - 3 years, accrued from labour-saving, improved and more consistent milk output and early problem detection. Anecdotally, farmers almost universally reported that cows were less stressed and a 'happier' herd.
The GEA iCR Automatic Cluster Removal system can be installed in both rotary and herringbone sheds and include sophisticated features such as letdown, total milking, and final interval timers; slow venting prior to retraction, manual (override) mode and much more. iCR fully integrates with existing shed systems.