Few things are more fascinating to watch than a cow having a good scratch while ‘playing’ with a brush. In a trial, cows were monitored three months prior to brush installation and for a further six months after brushes were fitted. Our automatic rotating cow brushes are eligible for grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund products FETF98 and FETF99. If they’re inside then troughs, railings, walls – anything solid – will also take the brunt of their grooming behaviour.

We recommend pressure points are lubricated and brush rollers replaced as necessary to keep the brush working at maximum efficiency for many years.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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data.

The sturdy spring allows the horizontal brush to move in all directions as the cow pushes against it. And ask any producer who has fitted brushes and they will tell you that the cows never leave them alone – they’re almost in constant use. This heavy-duty 48″ rotating, hourglass-shaped brush features an optional hinge that facilitates effortless cleaning access. This cattle scratching brush has horizontal and vertical brushes mounted on strong, sprung galvanised steel. Promar DairyDirect offers the most comprehensive range of consumable hardware products for the British dairy farmer.Suitable for animals of different sizes, the static Texas cattle scratching brush provide an economical alternative to automatic cow brushes. Established in 1998, we have a proven history of excellent after-sales care and honouring warranties. Allowing cows to scratch also helps to stimulate circulation and has been shown to reduce stress, increasing the movement of animals around the barn and improving animal welfare in the process.

Mr Evanson adds that for brushes to be effective, bristle strength has to be good: “Too soft and they just won’t do the job. 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. They meet the requirements of Farm Assurance Schemes including Arla 360 contracts and are eligible for the Animal Health and Welfare grant FETF233A Static cow brush.Studies on the use of this specific cow brush by Agri Cow, on commercial dairy farms in Europe have proven this cow brush fulfills the inquisitive and social requirements of cattle, with scratching stimulating circulation, and increasing animal health and welfare. Attach them to flat wood or concrete surfaces using appropriate screws, or bolt them to metal stanchions or well anchored gate posts.

For that reason, Mr Evanson says it’s not a good idea to just put in one brush to ‘see if the cows take to it’.

He says that brushes will be particularly popular with cows at this time of year, as they’re losing their winter coats.