Automated Sprinkler Keeps Cows Cool

Automated Sprinkler Keeps Cows Cool The Smart Soaker from Agpro fights heat stress in cattle at the feed bunk and uses less water than other water misting systems Sensors detect when a cow steps up to the feed bunk and sprays her down “Spray heads provide the optimum spray pattern angle and droplet size heavy enough to soak the skin for maximum cooling ” reports David Sumrall The Cow Tech Report Soaking time and intervals are fully programmable For example it can be set to allow the cow to dry down before being soaked again Different routines can be set up for different feed bunks to meet the needs of different groups of animals “Smart sensors monitor the temperature and humidity in the area of the cow to be sure that each soak is the right amount ” explains Sumrall “Cows are encouraged to stand and eat while being cooled off ” The end result is an increase of 5 to 6 lbs of milk and healthier cows The Smart Soaker uses as little as 30 percent of the water used by conventional soaking systems Smart Soakers cost about $100 per cow Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Agpro 859 Airport Rd Paris Texas 75462 ph 903-785-5531; toll free 800-527-1030; info@agprousa com; www agprousa com

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