Testimonials

"For us, the biggest advantage we see moving from a tie-stall to free-stall/robot barn is the flexibility it creates between chore times which works well for any field work, social and family life. Another benefit is less labour, which therefore means less payroll. One of the biggest advantages for the cows is multiple milkings per day, therefore less stress on the cow. We also noticed the Lely heat detection system has greatly improved our reproduction, which means we use less off-sync programs than we did in past. Grand River Robotics did exceptionally well with start-up and training. We appreciate our Farm Management Support advisor on all the time spent teaching and showing us how to use Horizon. Grand River Robotics service has also been phenomenal. Their ongoing support and maintenance by friendly staff have been greatly appreciated. Whether it is the 24-hour phone service they provide or on farm visits."

"We were getting tired, so we had to do something. We had 1 full time, 1 part time employee and our son would be home a lot to help out. Now with the robots, we have no one on the payroll. When we’re in the barn now, we enjoy it. We were really worried before the start up until we put the cows through the robots two days beforehand. As soon as we had them through on training mode, we knew it was going to work! It was phenomenal! By the 6th day we were milking in the robot I said “I may as well go skiing”, I booked a trip and was gone within three weeks. We say all the time that we got our life back!"

"Since we put the robot in, we fill more quota with the same number of cows. We went from 30L to 39-40L average with good components. I used to be in the barn 7 hours a day and now it is closer to 3, and it’s more managing, not physical work. The nice thing about milking with the robot is how quiet the cows are. They can do whatever they want to do. Now cows stay around longer than in the tie stall barn because they can move around and it’s better for their feet and legs. I think it’s better for the cows and it keeps me young."

"The support and service has been excellent. It’s overwhelming what you have to learn and figure out in the beginning so it’s really important to have that communication whether they stop in or over the phone. Robyn (Farm Management Support) was excellent at explaining things and it didn’t matter if you asked the question twenty times. Service is important, it’s really easy to buy a product this day and age but you have to have the support along with it."

"Grand River Robotics provides amazing service! It really helps to know that when I need help troubleshooting or something isn’t working quite right, I can call the 24-hour hot-line or text Farm Management Support. We received training and support before start-up, during start-up and on going up until today at 9 months in. The number of problems that can be solved over the phone is astounding and saves waiting for someone to come out on farm. I can’t believe how much there is to learn and how you can figure it out as you go along, gradually learning more and more. The Grand River Robotics staff are very patient and willing to work with you at your speed. Thank you Grand River Robotics!"