Industry Partnerships to Revolutionize Cattle Feeding with Autonomous Guided Vehicle and Automated Conveyor Feeding Systems
Locally we’re the big grey and orange building that does everything! Based in the South-West Queensland town of Dalby, DOM Distribution has 40% of Australia’s feedlot industry within a 10km radius.
It’s being around these customers that has driven the desire to work closely with partners revolutionizing the cattle feeding industry. We’ve revealed prototypes of the innovative Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) and automated conveyor feeding systems. As we head toward BeefX, it’s clear that Aussie feedlots are ready to accelerate these cutting-edge technologies to address the critical challenges of labour shortages, improve efficiency, enhance animal welfare, and drive sustainable growth in the sector.
The AGV, a self-driving, GPS-guided vehicle, automates delivering rations from the feed kitchen directly to the cattle pens. By eliminating manual labour, the AGV offers significant advantages to feedlot operators, including reduced labour costs, improved efficiency, enhanced animal welfare, and increased biosecurity. We’re moving forward to work directly with industry partners to keep our nation at the top of protein production worldwide.
In conjunction with the AGV, DOM Distribution is also introducing automated conveyor feeding systems. These systems streamline delivering feed from the AGV to the cattle, further enhancing efficiency and reducing labour requirements. Automated conveyors can be customized to suit various pen layouts and feeding strategies, ensuring optimal feed distribution and minimizing waste.
Key benefits of automated conveyor feeding systems:
Improved feed distribution: Automated conveyors deliver feed more evenly and consistently, reducing the risk of overfeeding or underfeeding.
Reduced labour requirements: By automating the feeding process, automated conveyors can significantly reduce the need for manual labour.
Enhanced biosecurity: Automated conveyors can help to minimize the risk of disease transmission by reducing human contact with feed.
Improved animal welfare: Consistent and efficient feeding can improve animal health and productivity.
The combination of the AGV and automated conveyor feeding systems offers a comprehensive solution for feedlot operators seeking to improve their operations and remain competitive in today's challenging market. At BeefX, you’ll see that by automating key aspects of the feeding process, these technologies can help feedlot operators reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance animal welfare.
"We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the cattle feeding industry," said Ash Newth, Business Manager, DOM Distribution. "Our AGV and automated conveyor feeding systems are designed to provide feedlot operators with the tools they need to succeed in today's challenging market."
DOM Distribution is committed to providing comprehensive solutions to the Australian agricultural sector. In addition to the AGV and automated conveyor feeding systems, they offer a range of other innovative products and services to meet the diverse needs of farmers and ranchers.
To learn more about the AGV, automated conveyor feeding systems, and other innovative solutions from DOM Distribution, please visit our website at domdistribution.com.au or contact them directly at 07 4662 3511.