Must-see dairy innovations at SPACE 2024
It’s that time of the year when the dairy sector is again highlighted in Rennes, France, at SPACE 2024. Which must-see dairy innovations will be on show at this edition, taking place 17-19 September? Don’t miss these below.
48 product innovations were awarded for the 2024 edition. Here we present a roundup of some dairy industry innovations that received 2 stars and those that were awarded 1 star.
Vaccine against cryptosporidiosis to protect dairy and meat calves
MSD Santè Aniamale: Bovilis Cryptium ⭐⭐
Bovilis Cryptium is the first vaccine to be administered to pregnant cows which helps protect calves against cryptosporidiosis. This innovative solution aims to limit clinical signs in calves affected by cryptosporidiosis. Bovilis Cryptium is an injectable emulsion for cattle, which is to be administered subcutaenously. It allows the active immunisation of pregnant heifers and cows in order to produce antibodies in their colostrum against glycoprotein 40 (gp40) of C. parvum. This vaccine is intended for the passive immunisation of calves with colostrum and transitional milk to reduce clinical signs (i.e., diarrhoea) caused by C. parvum. (Hall 4 – Booth A45)Identify causative pathogens quickly and easily
Ender Diagnostics AG: Emma ⭐⭐
Ender Diagnostics uses the PCR technology emma (ender molecular multiplex approach) to identify the causative pathogens directly in veterinary practices and on large dairy farms quickly (within 90 minutes) and easily, without cultivating bacteria. This is the first and only test that uses the speed and precision of PCR technology to enable veterinarians to do this directly in their own practice. No more guessing games, no more waiting for results, no more unnecessary antibiotics without a reliable result: emma benefits vets, farmers and society. (Outdoors – A03)
Mobile automatic FeedStation
Hanskamp: FeedStation Mobile ⭐⭐
The FeedStation Mobile makes it possible for cows and calves to get an individual and automatic distribution of pellets during pasture. The FeedStation Mobile is fixed on a rolling axle allowing to install the station with a tractor or a 4×4 vehicle in a pasture field. All the parts of the station have been designed to resist to any weather situation and for an easy handling for the farmer. It also has its own silo of 2,230 litres which can be recharged by a tractor with a fork or a telescopic. Standard with 2 or 4 places and up to 2 feeders, the station works in electrical independence thanks to its integrated photovoltaic panels and batteries. The Spider, the feeding computer system, manages the automatic feeding and the farmer has access by smartphone, tablet or computer and can follow up what each cow has eaten. The identification is done by ear tags or necklaces. The FeedStation Mobile also works inside the barn by plugging it into the mains. This way the station can be used all over the year, as well outside as inside. (Hall 11 – Booth B36)Somatic Cell Count (SCC) sensor
MSD SANTÉ ANIMALE: SenseHub In-Line Somatic Cell Count ⭐⭐
The SenseHub In-Line Somatic Cell Count (SCC) provides somatic cell counts for individual cows at the milking point within 2 minutes of cupping – automatically. Promptly identify animals with high level of somatics cells to further investigate a potential udder health issue, make better informed dry cow therapy decisions, improve milk quality and herd well-being. The results are displayed at the milking point based on optical warning light alerts as well as in absolute values for individual cows in the SenseHub Dairy system. SenseHub Dairy’s SCC sensor works with any existing parlor type – fitting into your milking routine with no additional steps. It can also operate autonomously. (Hall 4 – Booth A45)
Electric dispensing wheelbarrow with facial recognition
ECS: Ali e Mob RF ⭐
The Ali e Mob RF electric distributor wheelbarrow is equipped with the facial recognition system (Recowgnition). It is a self-propelled walking station which allows the distribution by endless screw of concentrate to the trough or on the ground individually for each animal. The Recowgnition system consists of carrying out facial recognition of the cows and distribute the right quantity of feed specially programmed for each animal. Its advantages are a saving of time, fatigue and effort, and precise and individual distribution via facial recognition. (Outdoors – E22)
Measure the mineral content of feedstuffs
Animine: AniGun ⭐
AniGun measures the mineral content of feedstuffs used in animal nutrition, with a focus on forages consumed by ruminants. It uses X-Ray fluorescence technology, that was never proposed before as a portable device for animal feeding. AniGun gives analytical results of macro (P, Ca, K, S…) and micro-minerals (Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, Cl…). Concentrations can be obtained in a few minutes, with the same accuracy than in a laboratory. (Hall 9 – Booth D98)
Water consumption recording system
AQUADIS: Aqua’conso ⭐
Aqua’conso is an automated system that monitors water (consumption, temperature, and pressure), maintains records, sends a history, and alerts the farmer in case of any faults. The system records and displays water consumption as well as its temperature and pressure, sends these records in an Excel spreadsheet format at a defined frequency. It measures the network pressure and alertsin case of faults (pump failure, closed valve, pipeline breakage, water hammer, etc.). Aqua’conso can identify a leak and close solenoid valves and can also schedule automatic line flushes. (Hall 4 – Booth B58)
Mowing unit
Claas France: DISCO 9300 Direct Swather ⭐
This innovative mowing unit combines 3 key elements: feed flow, feed quality, and ease of use. The perfect combination of cutter trio, screws and structural elements allows the right feed flow. This is optimal for the entire mowing process. Ensure maximum throughput under all harvest conditions and preserve the nutritional quality of the forage, all with ease of use. Its versatility allows the use of less powerful tractors, the screw mower is lighter and less pulling. The ingenuity also lies in the ability to work without grouping the forage, such as a mowing group with a single blade, to leave a forage flat with an optimized flow for soil deposition. At work as at transport, ease of use is required. (Outdoors – D14)
Self-priming eccentric twin rotor pump
Bauer Group: E8000 GLD ⭐
Bauer has developed a new twin-rotor pump, which can be partially disengaged, considerably widening the range of possibilities for adapting to different spreading methods and flow rates – all with 1 pump and 1 slurry tanker. The pump’s flow rate is variable and offers a maximum flow rate of 8,000 l/min with a maximum PTO speed of 1,000 rpm. Its volumetric design ensures a variable and precise flow. The input box allows you to choose between working with the pump’s 2 rotors, to limit filling time, or spreading with wide booms. Alternatively, 1 rotor can be disengaged to limit the flow rate, particularly when a narrower tillage implement is attached to the slurry tanker. (Outdoors – E19)
Rainwater treatment solution for watering livestock
Ocene: Ekorain Ultra ⭐
Ekorain Ultra is a membrane treatment system capable of treating rainwater so that it can be used for animal watering in complete safety. It produces water that poses no health risk to livestock, whatever the quality of the rainwater, and also secures the water supply during periods of drought, thereby preserving the resource. It’s a Plug and Play system that can be adapted to any site and can easily be used to top up existing installations. The system offers dual bacteriological protection for the water produced and is equipped with a connected control system that can be accessed remotely, enabling the volumes of water recovered to be tracked over the year, with rapid reporting in the event of alarms. (Hall 4 – Booth A36)New genomic index for gestation length
Ingenomix: EvaLiM ⭐
The EvaLiM test allows the genetic potential of Limousin cattle to be predicted from birth, thanks to DNA analysis based on a simple hair sample. In 2024, a new reproductive trait was added to this evaluation: the gestation length. Controlling the gestation length is essential for optimum management of reproduction and farm productivity, as it varies by up to 40 days and has an impact on the calving-to-calving interval, the birth weight and stillbirth rate of calves, as well as the unproductive life of dams. The R&D team at the ‘Pole de Lanaud’ has developed a genomic index for accurately estimating the length of gestation. (Hall 1 – Booth B08)
Single or group housing for calves in Calf-Tel single hutches
Holm & Laue: FlexyFence Duo ⭐
A fence designed for the individual Calf-Tel hutches, which allows passage to the neighbouring hutch via small gates. The advantages of FlexyFence DUO: easily merge calves from 2 hutches, offer contact options and exchange calves with each other. Separation of calves during feeding so that each calf can drink its quantity. This prevents milk theft and reduces cross-suckling. Sufficient distance between 2 hutches to isolate the animals in the event of illness and avoid any physical contact between them. Retain all the other benefits of the FlexyFence such as separate space for buckets, wind protection and easy transport thanks to the side wheels and handle. Simple renovation of individual side walls of existing Calf-Tel hutches with FlexyFence. (Hall 11 – Booth B34)
Manage raw material sales
Kemeva Conseil: Giica Strategy ⭐
To support farmers in their decision-making, Kemeva Conseil has created a digital business tool comprising 4 modules (crops, quotations, purchases/sales, strategy). The GIICA STRATEGY module is the latest to be developed. It provides farmers with a personalised strategy for selling their raw materials, based on indicators specific to their farms. This is presented in the form of curves displaying the target and minimum sales prices, the production cost and the equilibrium price associated with the quotation history of a given raw material. An additional table shows the quantities committed, their average price, the remaining volumes and the estimated selling price based on the day’s quotation. In this way, the farmer can decide to sell all or part of their production if it reaches their targets. (Hall 3 – Booth B06)
Agriculture and disability: Opening up possibilities
Chambre D’Agriculture de Bretagne: HANDI-CAP towards agriculture! ⭐
Agricultural jobs are often perceived as physical and unsuitable for people with disabilities. The “Handi-CAP towards agriculture!” project aims to break these preconceived ideas through innovative actions. This approach raises awareness and acts for the real inclusion of people with disabilities in the sector. (Hall 5 – Booth B35)
Mixing system for GEA concentrates
GEA Farm Technologies: GEA Concentrates ⭐
GEA Concentrates offer the dairy farmer tangible benefits: they contain the same active ingredients as the RTU products, but far less water. A small but decisive difference that helps the farmer to make a milk production more economical and sustainable: mix teat dips directly on farm, mix the dips the farmer currently need, minimise mastitis cases even more effectively, optimize milk production at the same time, significantly reduce teat dip costs, reduce arduousness and risks of pain by eliminating carrying heavy loads, fewer canisters: more space, less time and effort required, less transportation volume reduces CO2 emissions. (Hall 11 – Booth A24)
Veterinary analysis lab in a container
Fermalab: Labo’Lab ⭐
Labo’lab is a small veterinary analysis laboratory designed into a shipping container. Designed to perform veterinary analysis for big breeding farms in Africa, it can also be used to check animal foodstuff, water quality, etc. The aim is to get results quickly in order to better manage its farm. For example, in case of suspicion of disease in a breeding farm, it will allow very quickly to make or confirm a diagnosis, and to implement an adapted treatment without undue delay: this will considerably improve the performance in animal health and farming productivity. It is very easy to install and designed to be ergonomic; the design can be adjusted as needed. (Hall 10 – booth B44)
Fully automatic water disinfection generator
Konax: Agridos-M ⭐
Continuous bacteriological safe drinking water and biofilm-free water systems combined with real-time online monitoring. The system prevents deviations with water treatment in combination with continuous online monitoring. (Hall 5 – Booth A25)
Diagnostic tool for milking parlours
Milkrite Interpuls: MIPulse ⭐
MIPulse is a diagnostic tool that helps farmers maintain high milking performance by ensuring liners and pulsators are always working at their best. MIPulse monitors the condition of pulsators and vacuum line 24/7, enabling problems to be spotted and resolved quickly before they affect the animals. It also provides important information on milker performance: pulsation phase control, milking point failure alert, milking time recording, vacuum level monitoring.
It detects a punctured or incorrectly positioned liner, a broken distributor, worn coils/membranes, punctured or damaged tubing, thus preventing aggressive milking, mastitis and/or cellcount build-up. The MIPulse can be installed on all types of installations. (Hall 11 – Booth A10)
Web platform for analytical data for animal nutrition
Provimi Cargill: Myprovilab Connect ⭐
MyProvilab Connect is a unique web platform that centralizes analytical data for animal nutrition. It contains many modules in order to manage samples and control plans from the request for analysis to the posting of results online, track the progress of scans with notifications, publish and distribute personalized newsletters automatically, driving and monitoring NIR (Near-Infrared), import your chemistry results, valorise the forages and raw materials in formulation matrixes, leverage data with dynamic dashboards, export your data.
(Hall 8 – Booth B24)
Warranty contract for floor mat
Bioret Agri: Serenity Pack ⭐
Bioret Agri launches the Serenity Pack, a maintenance and warranty contract for the Magellan 25 floor mat, guaranteeing a floor as clean and efficient as the first day, and a 20-year warranty.
This contract guarantees the dairyman durability of the Magellan 25 mat, with maintenance every 2 years for 10 years. This cleaning service guarantees the floor for 20 years: 10 years at 100% on the floor and labour, and 10 years on a sliding scale on the Magellan 25, excluding labour. The maintenance contract is carried out by Bioret teams or commissioned experts. (Hall 11 – Booth A22)
Treat industrial waters saturated in nitrates
Zeni: Photobioreactor Zeni ⭐
Zeni offers a sustainable, nature-based solution for treating industrial wastewater with microalgae (accelerated phyto remediation). It treats effluent rich in nitrates and phosphates from livestock farming, the food industry and aquaculture. The process, carried out in tanks called ‘photobioreactors’, makes it possible to reuse treated water and produce reusable algal biomass. (Hall 3 – Booth B06)
Emergency response aid sheet
Prévi’link ⭐
A fire can quickly destroy the results of years of work, destroying buildings, agricultural equipment and livestock. Prévi’link acts on the Environmental, Economic and Social components of farms. In partnership with the Finistère firefighters, Prévi’link aims to create reflex sheets to facilitate emergency services in reading companies’ buildings. They can be consulted in advance to prepare for an intervention or in the field to obtain information quickly. (Hall 3 – Booth B06)
Vitamin D for all ruminants
dsm-firminech: Rovimix Hy·D 1.25% ⭐
Rovimix Hy·D 1.25% has just been approved by the EU, as a nutritional additive in the vitamin D category, for all ruminants and thus improves the effectiveness of their vitamin nutrition. When ingested, vitamin D3 must undergo 2 transformations, first in the liver and then in the kidneys, before it is bioavailable. The performance of these processes reduces the level of vitamin D in the bloodstream. By providing the bioactive hydroxylated form (25-hydroxy cholecalciferol or 25OH-D3), Hy·D saves the first of these steps, improves the bioavailability of vitamin D, and increases its blood content, thus resulting in healthier animals.It is the only source of 25OH-D3 authorised for use in ruminants in Europe. (Hall 9 – Booth D99)
Modular cover to capture fugitive methane
New Holland: Smartcover ⭐
New Holland and Bennamann have developed a modular, highly performant and financially sustainable solution to produce and use at farm level compressed biomethane (Bio-CNG). The innovation includes a covering system aimed to existing slurry lagoons and based on standardised modules assembled via gas-proof zips and associated to a peripherical custom-made skirt to provide a full gas sealing around and above the lagoon. Fugitive methane naturally produced by the stored slurry is the collected, led to filtration and storage components and finally upgraded into biomethane by a mobile module shared within a group of several farmers. The Bio-GNC resulting from this process can be used on site either to fuel a tractor (New Holland T6.180 methane Power) or generate electricity (CNG Genset). (Outdoors – C31)
