FEED STATION SOLUTIONS

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Goat feeding station with RFID identification

Our automated feed station systems are designed to improve feeding efficiency, reduce labour requirements, and provide greater control over feed management in dairy goat and sheep operations. Each system is fully customizable to match your herd size, layout, and production goals, and can dispense up to three different feed types per station.

Animals are identified through an integrated leg strap and antenna system as they enter the feed station. This animal identification system allows each individual animal to be recognized instantly and linked to its specific feeding profile within the herd management software. Once identified, the system communicates directly with the software to execute precise feeding instructions based on key production data.

Feeding levels can be adjusted automatically using factors such as milk yield, stage of lactation, and kidding date, ensuring that each animal receives the appropriate ration to support performance and health. This level of precision feeding helps reduce waste, improve consistency, and support optimal production throughout the lactation cycle.

Greenoak research and field data have shown that providing adequate nutrition before and after kidding plays a critical role in milk production in goats and sheep. Ensuring that goats and sheep receive proper nutrition during this period, as well as supporting does and ewes during pregnancy, directly impacts their ability to achieve strong milk production without increasing the risk of metabolic issues such as ketosis.

In commercial dairy operations, goats and sheep are expected to produce high volumes of milk, which places significant nutritional demands on the animal. Meeting these demands consistently requires precise control over feed intake and timing.

With Greenoak feed station systems, feed quantity, frequency, and ration type are delivered automatically and seamlessly, helping ensure each animal receives the nutrition it needs at the right time.

Benefits

Reduce labour and production costs
Improve control over feed costs
Increase feeding frequency for improved digestion and consistency
Accurately allocate feed on an individual animal basis
Match feed rations to milk production and stage of lactation
Improve feed efficiency and reduce waste

Features

Flexible configurations for herds of up to 1,000 animals
Dispense up to three feed types per station
Up to six programmed feed allocations per 24 hours
Animal identification with leg strap system
Fully automated feed dispensing
Individualized feeding by type, quantity, and frequency

Feed Efficiency and Profitability

Feed accounts for up to 65% of operating costs in dairy goat and sheep operations. Improving feeding frequency, individual rationing, and production-based feeding strategies has a direct impact on efficiency and overall profitability.
Feeding large amounts at one time can overload the rumen and reduce digestion efficiency. Delivering smaller, more frequent meals improves nutrient absorption and supports more stable production. When combined with individual feeding based on production and stage of lactation, this results in more efficient feed use and improved performance across the herd.

Understanding Feed Efficiency and Return on Investment (PDF)

Rotary feeding station for goats — Save up to 15% on Feed Costs

Feed represents one of the largest operating expenses in dairy goat and sheep operations. By delivering feed based on production level and stage of lactation, overfeeding is reduced and feed is used more efficiently across the herd.
Greenoak research and field data from commercial dairy goat and sheep operations in North America and Europe have shown that feeding strategies based on milk production and controlled feed allocation can reduce feed costs by up to 15%, while also supporting consistent performance.

Improve Milk Production and Performance

Greenoak feeding systems have been implemented in dairy goat and sheep operations across Canada, where producers have seen measurable improvements in both feed efficiency and milk production. Field data has shown reductions in feed usage alongside increases in milk production of up to 20%.

Goats can produce multiple kids per kidding, which places significant energy demands on the doe. Proper nutrition during pregnancy and early lactation is critical to supporting strong milk production throughout the lactation cycle.

By delivering precise feed quantities at the right frequency and stage of production, Greenoak feed station systems help ensure each animal receives the nutrition it requires to perform at its full potential. This level of control supports more consistent production and improved overall performance across the herd, with similar benefits observed in sheep operations.