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Automatic Dipping & Flushing. The best just got better.
Improve your milking with…
The market leading ADF Milking
system has always been at the
forefront of innovation.
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Now, with ADF , farmers can start benefiting
from an even better solution.
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With five new features ADF has raised
the bar even higher for automatic dipping
and flushing, ensuring superior efficiency,
optimised performance and greater peace
of mind.
The best just got better.
2 Milking Introduction Healthy cows, healthy profit. Milking 3
ADF Milking’s Automatic Dipping and Flushing system
is a multi-award winning product that is helping
farmers around the world improve the health of their benefits that add up to
greater efficiency
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herds. Now the advanced engineering of ADF means
that no other solution comes close to delivering the
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benefits that ADF can.
1 Target mastitis and lower your SCC
The benefits of the ADF system start immediately post milking
- with perfect timing.
The open teat canal, after milking, is protected from infection in an instant, dramatically
reducing the risk of negative pressure drawing bacteria into the open teat canal
immediately after milking. Cross contamination between cows is controlled because
the milking unit is automatically disinfected between each milking. Every teat, on every
cow, at every milking benefits from disinfected liners. Improved cow health saves
money, increases milk yield and saves time.
Many ADF farmers tell us that now they have their mastitis cases and somatic cell
counts under control, they are achieving additional lactations and greater herd
longevity. Overall herd health improves as healthier cows move up through the herd.
2 Time saving
Traditional post-milking routines are not only time consuming but
disruptive to milking and can be prone to human error.
By automating the dip and flush process, ADF’s simple and robust system automatically
applies ‘dip’ (emollients and disinfectant) to cows’ teats immediately after milking.
The teat cups are then automatically rinsed and disinfected ready for the next
cow. Typically, installation of the ADF system will result in significant improvements
to throughput. This in turn leads to greater labour efficiency and reductions in
electricity charges, service costs and depreciation of your plant.
Because the ADF system is designed to further automate the milking process you
can make substantial time savings.
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3 Save money on your labour costs
The ADF system is a must-have for modern dairy farmers looking
to increase efficiency and profitability.
ADF reduces the need for extra labour costs in expanding farms (by further automating
the milking routine) enabling farms to be more cost-effective.
By removing the need to dip teats and flush the liners manually, you maximise dairy
throughput and concentrate on the important business of milking.
With the double action of keeping your cows healthier and keeping your labour
costs under control you’ll start to see the benefits of using ADF where it matters
most - in your pocket.
Did you know?
Manually applying teat dip, twice a day, to 200 cows equates to 500 man hours
a year: time you could spend doing something more productive.
4 Compatible with your milking system
The ADF system can be installed on any make or type of milking
dairy, either new or existing.
We have experience of fitting the ADF system across all dairy types, makes,
configurations and layouts including Herringbone, Swing-over, Rapid Exit, Rotary
External/Internal and Abreast.
The innovative design of the ADF system means that installation can be carried out
between milkings with a minimal amount of disruption. Immediately after the installation
is complete it can be put into operation and you will begin to experience the benefits.
5 Improve your cow throughput
ADF takes the stress out of the dairy for the farmer and the cow.
With increasing pressure for throughput and labour efficiency, and cow numbers
per person rising relentlessly, any device that cuts time from the milking routine
has to be welcomed.
ADF guarantees that every teat on every cow is dipped in a timely manner. In a
modern dairy, particularly with ACRs removing units individually, dipping or
spraying by hand efficiently is virtually impossible.
With ADF, cow traffic runs smoothly, maximising throughput and milk let-down and
minimising costs per litre of milk without the need for intensive labour. By reducing
the workload it allows operators more time to concentrate on milking cows –
improving the milking routine.
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1 Dual Injection
Dual Injection is one of the most significant
improvements to the ADF system giving you
better teat coverage, better protection, better
teat condition – and you’ll use less dip!
new features How Dual Injection works
for improved Milking finishes…
With the teat cup in the
upright milking position
Dip is directed up through
the top spray outlet for
optimum teat coverage
performance
the gravity operated valve
directs the teat dip through Gravity valve shuts off
the top spray outlet to achieve lower spray outlet
outstanding teat coverage.
The check valve has
opened to allow teat
dip to pass
Liners flushed Check valve is opened
With the cluster removed to allow disinfectant to
from the cow and the teat travel through feed canals
cup inverted, disinfectant
is sprayed out of the lower
spray outlet thoroughly Disinfectant is sprayed through
disinfecting the liner ready the lower spray outlet
for the next cow. thoroughly cleaning the liner
The ADF system flushes
six times with air blast Gravity valve shuts off
agitation and drying - upper spray outlet
all within 15 seconds
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2 Stronger even more durable cluster
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With ADF the innovative Hoodlock now comes as standard. An enhanced cluster bowl design creates a unique soft
This feature is designed to prevent the hood of the liner interface preventing damage to silicone long milk tubes.
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becoming dislodged from the shell in the event of the cow Upgraded engineering means that every ADF cluster has
treading on the cluster. improved seals, increased strength and durability – exactly
The shells are made from superior grade materials making where it’s needed.
them more resilient within the dairy.
3 Digital technology
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ADF incorporates the latest in digital technology ensuring Utilising the latest mobile network and internet technologies,
even greater reliability and more features. connection is rapid – regardless of where in the world your
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Primarily ADF allows the system to be contacted remotely* ADF System is located.
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thereby saving on unnecessary service call outs. For ADF includes CAN bus technology, widely used in the
example, in the case of low mains water supply pressure automotive industry and renowned for it’s reliability. This
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ADF will self-monitor, automatically shut down to protect enables seamless communication between components
itself and log the error. Once water pressure is restored while a compact and powerful processor provides rock
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ADF will automatically restart. solid stability.
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A highly useful tool for diagnosis as well as enabling Take advantage of the latest technology with ADF .
timely adjustments to dipping and flushing parameters
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to guarantee your ADF system is always performing to
* Where we have access to a mobile network.
an optimal standard.
4 Superior pump set
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The upgraded and streamlined pump set of ADF comprises More compact and aesthetically superior, the pump set
industrial grade pumps for both teat dip and water. incorporates industrial grade components designed for life.
All inputs – teat dip, disinfectant, water and compressed
air – are filtered to ensure outstanding reliability.
5 Consistent teat coverage
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With ADF , Accumulators are incorporated as standard to The Accumulator is a pressure reservoir ensuring consistent
ensure extremely consistent delivery of dip quantity, even in pressure at all times however many points fire at once
the largest of dairies. – a precisely calibrated quantity of teat dip is consistently
applied to each and every teat.
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easy steps
ADF automates a crucial part of the milking
routine - removing human error, protecting
the cow from disease and saving time.
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The start of the End of milking - Dip is applied Teat dipped and Cleaning process
milking process the process starts to the teat protected commences
Teats dipped & liners flushed
Disinfected cluster As the vacuum is shut At the optimum Within seconds of After removal every
presented in correct off, teat dip is injected angle using Dual milking being liner is disinfected
every time
orientation, ready for into a manifold on Injection technology. completed, teats are and thoroughly rinsed.
next milking. the clawpiece. coated with dip.
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We installed ADF in 2011 to reduce mastitis and stop cross contamination.
We went from 12 cases of mastitis at a time to one at most, our antibiotic
Farmers
Have
usage dropped and we saw a very good improvement in our SCCs. You
just know the cows are being treated properly; they’re being dipped at the
right time, every time. ADF is idiot proof, all teat dip dangers are eliminated
which is great for our workers cover insurance. It just works, it’s amazing!
Michaela Whiting, Labertouche, Victoria
their say
The ADF system allowed us to achieve a one man dairy, milking 650 cows
twice per day. We saw the benefits of ADF and most importantly to us, it
saved us a great amount of time and labour. We’re in a wet area, and in a
wet parlour the most important thing is teat coverage and sanitising – which
ADF does perfectly! ADF is a strong tool to fight and control mastitis.
Drew Carter, Ringarooma, Tasmania
ADF has worked brilliantly for us. We are an organic dairy so ADF helps
us to control and prevent mastitis without the use of antibiotics. Our SCCs
have reduced by more than half and we are very pleased with the protection
against cross contamination between cows. The installation went well and
the system works great in our parlour.
Don Jarvis, Tooma, New South Wales
We’re next generation milkers who’ve been farming for over 50 years, and The main reason for installing ADF was for the labour saving benefits.
think the ADF system is a great addition to our dairy. We’re confident ADF We have seen a drop in clinical mastitis and have greatly reduced our
has stopped cross contamination and have seen a reduction in antibiotic antibiotic usage. The timing of the dipping is great – so much so that we
usage. There was no disruption with installation and the system works well now cannot go back to manually dipping cows! ADF is simple, it does
with other components in the parlour. ADF helped get our mastitis and everything itself, I can’t fault it. I would definitely recommend it.
hygiene under control.
Grant and Deb Jolley, Victor Harbor, South Australia Peter Garratt, Southbrook, Queensland
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ADF offers a range of liners
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to match ADF and to suit
your cows’ needs.
Liners.
A good fit for all herds.
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Our range of liners for ADF has been developed with over 10 years’ on-farm experience
giving you the very best liners to suit your herd. Our technical experts can advise which
size of ADF liner is the best match for your herd ensuring the most seamless transition
for your cows.
The unique insights we have gained from At the beginning of the ADF disinfection cycle,
working with our customers who have the Dual Injection feature replaces any residual
performed over 600 million milkings in more vacuum in the head of the liner with teat dip
than 20 countries have helped us to identify and a short burst of air, placing teat dip
the key issues that are faced in the challenging precisely where it’s needed.
conditions of the milking dairy.
For added operational assurance, our unique
The liner is the part of the milking cluster that Hoodlock design secures the liner in the shell,
is in contact with your cow and, therefore, preventing it from being dislodged in the event
fundamentally important to an effective of a cow treading on the cluster.
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For best results with ADF we recommend
both the cows’ milking experience and
that liners are changed regularly and at
operational performance.
preset intervals. Every milking operation
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Continuous design improvements have led is recorded by the ADF control box and
to the current range of liners – each has for your convenience, indicator lights will
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been perfected to incorporate ADF patented activate when liners are due to be changed.
teat dip delivery and liner flushing through
All ADF liners are made from REACH
the Dual Injection feature – giving you optimal
compliant compound.
teat coverage and protection from infection.
For complete peace of mind and hassle-free
Compared to conventional milking systems,
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ADF has the significant benefit of ensuring
deliveries direct to your farm so you can
a much smoother and gentler take-off at the
always change them on time – giving your
end of milking. This reduces stress on the
herd the very best milking experience.
cow’s teats at a critical time and can result
in improved milk let-down.
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Healthy profit.
cows, Milking
healthy profit. Milking
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Award winning system… available in 5 continents
Around the world, dairy industry experts Canada USA Portugal Ireland UK Netherlands Germany Denmark Sweden Estonia Latvia Belarus Poland Hungary
have recognised ADF as leading the way
with its innovative automatic dipping and
flushing milking system.
Furthermore, in 2010 the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)
presented ADF with its prestigious Machinery and Equipment Award for the
most significant economic contribution to the livestock industry.
By choosing ADF you can be part of this long-running success story.
Prince Philip RABDF Livestock Australian Dairy Conference
Award 2005 Machinery & Equipment Innovators Award
Award 2010 2011
New Zealand Cream Awards The Queen’s Awards
National Fieldays Award for Innovation for Enterprise
Equipment of the year 2011 2013 Innovation 2013
Chile Uruguay Spain France Belgium South Africa Luxembourg Switzerland Isreal Turkey Italy Croatia Thailand Australia New Zealand
The Queen’s Awards
for Enterprise
International Trade 2020
18 Milking Award winning system, available in 5 continents Healthy cows, healthy profit. Milking 19At ADF Milking
we make after-sales
service our priority.
ADF Milking
after-sales service
Your investment in the ADF Milking system is at the heart of your milking operation and
reliability is essential. Like any machinery operating in demanding conditions, maintenance
and servicing is recommended to keep everything in the best working condition.
With our extensive network of approved At ADF Milking we continually invest in
dealerships across the whole country, you research and development to improve our
can be certain that no matter where your product. New digital technology incorporated
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farm is located, an ADF Milking approved in ADF provides remote access capability
dealership with trained technicians is close making diagnostic testing even easier
to hand. and faster.
All ADF Milking approved dealerships have Having your ADF Milking system regularly
undertaken rigorous training and are serviced by a trained technician can help to
experienced in supporting all makes and save you money.
types of milking equipment. They carry stock
of all the essential approved spare parts so
that repairs can be carried out without
fuss or delay and to the same standard as
originally fitted.
20 Milking ADF Milking after-sales service James Goodwin, Hill House Farm, milking 800 cowsCommitted to
improving cow health
It started with a vision to increase
efficiency in post-milking
hygiene methods.
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From the first prototypes in 2004 to the state-of-the-art ADF version, it
developed into a passion for improving cow health as a key driver to
increasing farm profitability.
We are fortunate to be able to draw on the diverse experience gained
from billions of milkings performed at tens of thousands of milking points
across the world, from large scale dairy operations to small owner-managed
farms. The range and depth of this experience has helped us understand
exactly what is needed in the challenging conditions of the dairy.
Our commitment to improving cow health means we are continuously
developing the ADF Milking system by harnessing the latest technology
and design ideas. I am proud to say ADF is recognised in the industry for
its innovative design philosophy. We aim to achieve simplicity, efficiency
and reliability – goals I believe we have surpassed to stunning effect with
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the truly amazing new features of ADF .
I look forward to you becoming part of the ADF community and sharing
in the benefits of better efficiency and improved cow health.
James Duke
Founder
22 Milking Committed to improving cow health Healthy cows, healthy profit. Milking 23Contact us now… Worldwide Headquarters:
ADF Milking Ltd
1 Camelia Court
to arrange a farm visit and we will provide
Shellbridge Road, Slindon
you with a comprehensive, personalised West Sussex, BN18 0LT
report detailing the potential savings you United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1243 814030
will make when you install the ADF system e info@adfmilking.com
on your farm.
Offices also in:
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Find out more… t +49 (0) 4087 408018
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ADF Milking Australia
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Australia
ADF Milking New Zealand Ltd
call t +64 4 233 0676
+61 3 5849 4007 e info.nz@adfmilking.com
email
info.aus@adfmilking.com ADF Milking Canada Inc.
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visit e info.can@adfmilking.com
www.ADFmilking.com
ADF Milking USA, Inc.
or find us on t +1 208 906 2374
e info.usa@adfmilking.com
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