EasySwing Cow Brush - Large - Cow Comfort Cattle Brush - Cow Scratcher works for Cows, Horses, Goats and other Livestock - Strong Enough for Bulls Yellow

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A brush rotates on a horizontal arm attached to a motor and the motor also swings left and right, about 45deg in each direction. Spin feeder for poultry that scatters feed pellets across the litter to encourage natural behaviour. Feeder must be either standing on legs or suspended. For suspended spin feeders, both fixed and monorail systems are eligible for funding. Mini ceiling-suspended spin feeders, gamebird spin feeders, or outdoor spin feeders are not eligible under this item. Hopper must have a minimum feed capacity of 200kg. Must be made of hygienic, easily cleanable material such as plastic or metal. Spin feeder must only be used with pellets of a suitable hardness and size to ensure bird nutrition or to provide enrichment. A feed inventory system for monitoring the amount of feed being stored in a silo and consumed by poultry. Weigh system should fit one feed bin/silo. Must be possible to integrate system into new or existing housing/production management system. Feed bins/silos are not eligible. This brush rotates to the left and right, not only to give a good brush effect but preserving the lifetime of the brushes. The brush has a sensor which stops it rotating if it meets any resistance, to keep the animals safe and prevent tail hair from getting pulled in.

A plastic or durable rubber toy suspended from the ceiling to provide enrichment for pigs and so reduce stress. Toy must have a minimum width of 20cm and must be suspended using chain. A swinging plate feeder with coarse coating to encourage natural beak wear/blunting. Item must be suspended below a feed pipe connected to an overhead silo feeding system. Cannot be home-made from materials sourced from supplier(s) or items already owned.

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A purpose built swinging rotating brush with auto stop start design specifically for use by calves. A proportional dosing pump which measures a given water flow and adds a suitable additive, usually in the liquid state, into the flow at a set proportion. Mounting several brushes vertically and horizontally at different heights around your yard or building means your animals can all scratch that itch and choose the position that suits them best.

For Items which remain on the list from the FETF Round 1, the Item Number has remained the same. New items are asterisked (*). Cattle FETF numberAnd there’s no need to take his word for it. In a trial, cows were monitored three months prior to brush installation and for a further six months after brushes were fitted. “The time cows spent grooming themselves was more than six times greater than before the brushes were installed, A wall, post or floor-mounted static brush for cattle. Must include a combination of both vertical and horizontal brushes, to enable indoor cattle to relieve itching and groom themselves at will. Each brush must be at least 50cm long. Metal base and mountings to be made of galvanised metal.

Static / race reader, with Antenna and Bluetooth connection. Must be able to read HDX and FDX B tags. To be eligible under this item the reader must be permanently fixed to the sheep handling system. Portable readers are not eligible under this item.A feed inventory system for monitoring the amount of feed being stored in a silo and consumed by pigs. Weigh system should fit one feed bin / silo. Must be possible to integrate system into new or existing housing / production management system. Silos and bins are not eligible.

One of the shortcomings of a non-mechanical, non-moving brush mounted on a wall or rail is that it doesn’t give all-round access, so it will service fewer cows.

He says that brushes will be particularly popular with cows at this time of year, as they’re losing their winter coats. “They’re itchy and need to stimulate hair shedding and blood flow.” They certainly enrich the cow environment. It’s clear to see that cows get a lot of pleasure from the brushes. And the fact that there are also health benefits is the icing on the cake really – and another good reason to consider investing in brushes.” Electronic load bars or electronic weigh platform to operate with digital weigh heads / readers for use with cattle crushes, or batch weighing sheep or pigs. Load bars must be heavy duty (HD) type load bars. The system must be capable of weighing up to 2000kg (to allow for crush or weigh pen). Non electronic weighing systems are not eligible. Digital weigh heads/readers are a separate item see FETF78 Individual electronic weigh system. Plastic covers or inserts for the closing of slatted floor gaps in cattle housing. The covers should close 90% of the gap to prevent food and bedding entering slurry containment below but still allow liquid waste to drain. Inserts do not have to be used over the entire floor but should be used in specific areas dependent on the species eg feed and bedding areas. Cost is per metre length.