Automatic feed pusher provides fresh feed with less labor.

Thanks to the Lely Juno automatic feed pusher, providing fresh feed to cows around the clock is a problem of the past. The availability of fresh feed results in increased dry matter intake and increased milk production, which has a positive impact on the general health of the animal.

The Juno moves along the feed alley automatically, following the feed bunk while pushing feed without disturbing the cows. Since the Juno is a stand-alone machine, barn modifications are seldom required; it can be used in almost any type of barn. 

100 Juno customers polled. 

In a recent Lely research study, 100 Juno customers were polled to ask if they considered the Juno to be a farm luxury or a necessary part of their operation, among other questions.

Results found:

• The Juno saved an average of 25 minutes of labor per day, 152 hours annually. 
• Pushing feed via tractor or skid loader expended 22.8 times more energy per year than the Juno which pushed feed three or four times more per day. 
• Labor savings resulted in more than $2,400 (USD) annually. 
• Average milk production increases occurred. 
• Payback time averaged three to four years for producers experiencing labor and fuel savings.
• Payback time averaged one to two years for producers experiencing labor and fuel savings and production increases. 

Needless to say, producers further confirmed through the survey that the Juno feed pusher has become a necessity in their operations to increase efficiency, eliminate costs and boost milk production.