Q&A

How does it differ from other feeding systems?

For each type of feed per visit, the VanderPas feeding system weighs the amount of concentrated feed per goat. It weighs what it feeds and doesn’t dose by volume or time. It makes feeding much more accurate. This makes it possible to provide all kinds of feed (chunk, scrap, flour) without having to calibrate the dosage over and over again. The two-sided system has two entry gates, making it possible to (temporarily) feed 2 groups separately from each other in the feeding system. It’s a compact feeding system (lxb = 14 x 3 m), making it adaptable to any stall.

A maximum of 60 goats can eat 4 different types of chunky feed at the same time.

Don’t the goats eat out of each other’s feeding bowls?

Each feeding bowl has a separator, so the goats only eat out of their own bowl.

How long does it take to install the VanderPas feeding system?

The system is transported in one day and then installed on the farm. Beforehand, the feeding system is assembled in the Geitenbelang workshop and extensively tested.

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Is the machine animal-friendly, for example, does it have an emergency stop if a goat gets stuck?

There is a safety device on both the inlet side and the outlet side, and it is activated when a goat lingers. At that point, the feeding system stops. When the goat cancels the safety device, the feeding system starts running again automatically. In addition, there’s an emergency stop device on each side, on the control box.

Is the feeding system goat-proof?

All parts are made of durable materials. All metal parts are galvanised. Cables and pipes are concealed to prevent goats from reaching them.

What if something breaks?

The VanderPas feeding system is very reliable. This is reflected in little or no maintenance and an expected technical lifespan of 20 years. In the event of a malfunction, please contact the Geitenbelang team. It's by phone; +31 (0)71-532 83 05