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DAIRY FARMING

ADF Powers Brand New 100 Point Parlour

The team at ADF are delighted to share the recent in‑
stallation of the Automatic Dipping and Flushing system
on a magnificent, brand new 100-milking point external
rotary parlour.
This impressive project took place in June 2025 at our
valued customer Chris Lancey’s farm Mt Lyall Dairies
Pty in Nyora in Victoria, Australia, and is one of the larg‑
est milking parlours globally where the ADF System has
been integrated.
Witnessing how the ADF technology seamlessly en‑
hances a dairy operation of this scale is a testament to
the versatility, reliability, and transformative power of
the ADF System.
The new 100‑point rotary is now fully equipped so the Gentler Milking: Innovative InVent technology pro‑
1,000 strong herd can leverage the unparalleled ben‑ vides a gentler milking action, preventing teat conges‑
efits of automatic dipping and flushing. Chris and his tion and improving milk flow.
team at Mt Lyall Dairies are enjoying: Sincere congratulations to Chris Lancey and Mt Lyall
Unmatched Efficiency: Streamlining their milking rou‑ Dairies Pty on their state-of-the-art facility. ADF Milk‑
tine, saving valuable time and labour. ing are incredibly proud to partner with forward-think‑
Superior Udder Health: Ensuring consistent, precise ing dairy operations like theirs, helping to achieve new
teat care for every cow, every time, contributing to opti‑ heights of performance and sustainability.
mal udder health and reduced mastitis risk. This monumental installation in Victoria, Australia, un‑
Enhanced Productivity: A healthier herd and a more derscores ADF’s commitment to supporting large‑scale
efficient process directly translates into improved milk dairy farms with cutting‑edge solutions that deliver tan‑
quality and increased milk yield. gible results. Circle 10 on enquiry card

Ar-Joy Cu Zuri Madden the flagship

of the American breeding program

or many breeders in the United States, he was the
Fsurprise of the most recent index release. Terra-Cal‑
roy Zuri, from CRV’s American program, received his
first daughter-based breeding values in April 2025. With
over 300 daughters contributing, Zuri rose to 3348 TPI and
ranked 4th among daughter-proven bulls. With 1.37 PTAT,
he is by far the best type improver among the top 5 TPI
bulls.
Improved version of his sire Zuri
Zuri has passed away, and his semen stock is limited.
However, his successor is ready in the form of Ar-Joy Cu
Zuri Madden. With 3309 TPI and 1.97 PTAT, he is the most
complete bull from CRV’s American breeding program.
“In many ways, Madden is an improved version of his sire,”
says Jon Schefers, who leads CRV’s international breed‑
ing programs. “Madden transmits the same impressive
spring of rib and slope, along with rump width, as his sire,”
Schefers explains. “His daughters will showcase high milk relatively little feed for their high output. Madden is A2A2,
output thanks to their broad and high rear udders. The ud‑ improves milking speed, and is suitable for use on heifers.
ders are well attached and robot‑compatible with average Duane and Marilyn Hershey of Ar‑Joy Farms in Pennsyl‑
teat length,” he adds. Madden also improves leg structure, vania bred this showcase of CRV’s American breeding
with the desired curvature in the rear legs from the side program. Aßmong their 850-head herd, Ar-Joy Cu Pari
view. Madison, classified
From the Blackstar Raven Cow family with 88 points and an excellent udder, stands out. She has
With US breeding values of 1694 pounds of milk, +0.07% been used extensively as a sire dam and traces back to
fat, and +0.04% protein, Madden is just as balanced as Zuri the legendary Markwell Blackstar Raven, classified with
but offers higher production. His daughters will require 95 points. Circle 11 on enquiry card

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