The cleaning effectiveness, performance, and functionality of a manure removal robot are tested on practical farms
Image source: HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

SlurryCollect - Collection robots for manure removal in cattle barns - Opportunities and limitations

Image source: HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

SlurryCollect - Collection robots for manure removal in cattle barns - Opportunities and limitations

The Lely Collector manure removal robot removes feces and urine from the floor surface of cattle barns.

By collecting manure, this robot ensures clean walking surfaces. This cleanliness leads to a reduction in barn emissions. Furthermore, clean walking surfaces are beneficial for hoof health. Since the manure robot requires neither traditional manure tunnels nor elevated cross passages, it revolutionizes the construction and renovation of cattle barns. It can also be used to clean outdoor exercise areas.

Within the SlurryCollect use case, the robot's practical suitability is assessed based on key parameters. In addition to evaluating cleaning effectiveness, performance, and functionality in summer and winter operation, as well as incorporating user experiences, the new manure removal robot is examined in detail. A further study will investigate its potential for reducing barn emissions

Team

Pöllinger-Zierler Alfred, DI, Department Head

DI Alfred Pöllinger-Zierler

Head of Department and Deputy Head of Institute.
Klingler Andreas, DI

DI Andreas Klingler

Grassland research
Huber Reinhard

Reinhard Huber

Sheep and goats
Scherzer Edina, DI

DI Edina Scherzer

Scientific Project Staff Member Research & Development
Huber Gregor

Gregor Huber

Animal husbandry, animal welfare and herd management
Fasching Christian, DI

DI Christian Fasching

former research assistant