Herbst Calf Care system

Description

The Calf caresystem is a method of directing a circle of fresh air within alivestock shed . Air is blown down a long plastic tube suspendedfrom the ceiling . from here an even current circulates above theanimals without causing a draught effect .

The Problem

Cattle Pneumonia is the disease that causes most concern toreares of calves . Anything which increases stress or lowers theanimals resistance to new infections , such as changes innutrition , mixing with other stock or poor ventilation can leadto an outbreak .

The Cost

Lost performance is by far the greatest cost of an outbreak ofpneumonia . Typically :

6 % of the total costs are accounted for by claf deaths .
16% of total costs goes in treatment and vet's bills .
78% is lost performance which is never regained.

Good Ventilation

Must be able to supply enoughair to all parts of the building to dilute the airborne pathogensand irritants to safe levels . A good system must do thisirrespective of outside weather conditions. It is not alwayspossible to ensure this using natural ventilation alone .

by giving a constant , positivesupply of fresh air , a CalfCare system will dilute the foul airand , at the same time , the fresh air jets will set up an evenair movement throughout the building .

Economic to run

60 calves	= 18" Unit	90 calves	= 24" Unit
	= 528 Watts		= 648 Watts
	= 88.7 units / week		= 108.8 units / week
	or 10p / calf / week		or 8p / calf / week

In summary

Positive supply of fresh air.
Even , draught free air distribution .
Easy to install
Simple control
Economic to run.
Inexpensive to buy.

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