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Golden Calf Company is proud to announce the launch of Autofill Station 3.0, a groundbreaking advancement in colostrum management technology. Building on the success of the previous model, this enhanced version features a sophisticated software package that enables seamless internet connectivity, automated reporting, and most importantly sets new standards in traceability. It creates a comprehensive link between the dam, her colostrum, and the calf that receives this colostrum - a connection that was previously too labor-intensive and unreliable.
As the dairy industry faces the challenges of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other health threats, the ability to trace and verify colostrum origin is more important than ever. The Autofill Station 3.0 equips dairy farmers with the tools they need to ensure the safety and health of their herds, providing peace of mind and maintaining the integrity of their operations. Additionally it offers a tool for further research into the influence of dry cow protocols on colostrum quality.
Key Features:
Traceability and Accountability: The Autofill Station 3.0, for the first time ever, connects the dam, the colostrum, and the calf, enabling precise data collection. Each collected colostrum bag receives a Feeding ID, and records Cow ID to create a system of traceability and accountability. This ensures quick identification and isolation of affected items in the event of a disease outbreak.
Enhanced Connectivity: With internet access (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), users receive weekly email reports with Brix results and volume counts formatted for easy upload into herd management software.
Customizable Volume Options: In addition to measuring 2, 3, and 4 liters, this version offers a new screen for Custom Amounts. measurements upwards from one gallon, especially useful for dairy farms that collect colostrum for resale.
Accurate Quality Testing: The Autofill Station 3.0 includes a refractometer for Brix measurement, recording readings and displaying color coded results which is crucial for ensuring adherence to colostrum protocols.
Flexible Holding Tank Sizes: The Autofill Colostrum Cup is available in 5, 10, and 20-gallon capacities, allowing each dairy to select the size that best fits their operation. Dairies can easily collect colostrum by hand into a 5-gallon cup or utilize the 20-gallon option to capture flow directly from the pipeline.
Collecting Data for a More Efficient Dairy Industry
As dairy farms increasingly harness the power of AI, the ability to collect and analyze data has become vital for improving operational efficiency. The Autofill Station 3.0 creates an unprecedented connection between the cow, the colostrum collected, and the calf that receives it. Recently reviewed by researchers from a top university, this advanced system presents an exceptional opportunity to consistently gather colostrum data tied directly to the source cow, making research into dry periods infinitely more achievable.
About Golden Calf Company:
Golden Calf Company (https://goldencalfcompany.com/ ) is a pioneering American manufacturing company specializing in colostrum management tools for dairy farmers including colostrum pasteurizers and colostrum bags. Committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and US manufacturing, Golden Calf Company aims to enhance calf health and support the success of American dairy farms.
For more information about Autofill Station 3.0, Calf Hero™ Colostrum Pasteurizers or other colostrum feeding products including colostrum bags and oral esophageal tube feeders, please visit www.GoldenCalfCompany.com or contact us at 715.318.0897.
