OceanBlu™ has won the Gold Award at the Elmia Agricultural Innovation Awards for its dual-function pre- and post-treatment spray that enhances udder health and reduces mastitis-causing bacteria in dairy farming. Recognized for its effectiveness in promoting teat protection and easy verification through its distinctive blue color, OceanBlu™ highlights the importance of sustainability in milk production. The award ceremony will be held on October 17 at the Elmia Agricultural Fair.
OceanBlu™ has been awarded the Gold Award at the Elmia Agricultural Innovation Awards, celebrating innovations that significantly improve sustainability and productivity in Swedish agriculture. This prestigious accolade was announced on September 17 and will be officially presented during the Elmia Agricultural Fair on October 17.
OceanBlu™ is a dual-function pre- and post-treatment spray designed for dairy farms. It effectively combines advanced cleaning with pathogen control, promoting better teat health and reducing the spread of mastitis-causing bacteria, a major concern for dairy farmers.
The jury recognized OceanBlu™ for several reasons:
- Good udder health is critical for both economic viability and sustainability in milk production.
- The product effectively protects teats from damage and infection, particularly important as the teat canal opens during milking, making it susceptible to microorganisms.
- OceanBlu™ provides a disinfecting effect along with a barrier function, making it suitable for both pre- and post-treatment applications.
- Its distinctive blue color allows for easy verification that all teats have been treated properly, which is especially beneficial for robotic milking systems.
Moa Hagelberg, Market Solution Manager at DeLaval, expressed excitement over the award, stating,
“We are thrilled that OceanBlu has won gold at the Elmia Innovation Award. DeLaval is such an innovative company, and it’s exciting that we’ve introduced a new solution for udder hygiene with OceanBlu. This award highlights the importance of udder health, not only for improving animal welfare and milk quality but also for supporting farmers’ economic sustainability.”
Moa Hagelberg, Market Solution Manager at DeLaval,
In addition to OceanBlu™, DeLaval’s Plus Behaviour Analysis system was also recognized as a nominee at the awards, showcasing the company’s commitment to advancing dairy farming technologies.
The Elmia Agricultural Innovation Award serves to highlight technologies that enhance efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability in agriculture, reinforcing the importance of innovations like OceanBlu™ in modern dairy farming.
