This versatile scratching brush helps cows, calves, goats, horses, pigs and alpacas safely enjoy a good scratch without damaging your property. Established in 1998, we have a proven history of excellent after-sales care and honouring warranties. They are easy to install, come with comprehensive operating instructions and require little maintenance. basket.totals.basketValueRebatesTotal.value | isoCurrency:basket.totals.basketValueRebatesTotal.currencyMnemonic : currencyPattern }} If they’re inside then troughs, railings, walls – anything solid – will also take the brunt of their grooming behaviour. And, if cow brushes are fitted, these will obviously be put through their paces.”

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.” You're logged in at this location: {{currentCustomer.user.firstName}} {{currentCustomer.user.lastName}} All frame parts are zinc-plated and have been tested under the toughest conditions. We recommend pressure points are lubricated and brush rollers replaced as necessary to keep the brush working at maximum efficiency for many years. Ensuring the utmost comfort for your animals is your daily goal. A Comfy cow brush can help! It’s a fact that cows greatly enjoy the sensation of being brushed byComfy Cow brushes. Our reliable brushes are therefore in use for up to 18 hours a day on average. It’s a natural instinct. If cows are in a field they’ll rub up against hedges, gates, posts, trees – anything that offers some resistance,” says Dairy Spares’ Tim Evanson.

Suitable for farm assurance scheme requirements and Animal Health and Welfare grant FETF233A Static cow brush. One mechanical brush should cater for between 50 and 60 cows: “That’s the limit – they will still work it hard and it will run for most of the day with that number of cows.”

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. This in turn generated an average milk increase across the herd of 1kg per day. Our automatic rotating cow brushes are eligible for grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund products FETF98 and FETF99. Non-powered brushes

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x 80mm M12 steel anchor bolts for fixing the brush to concrete panels. (You will need to pre-drill holes using an M12 masonry drill bit) Install the brushes with sufficient clearance on both sides, avoiding entrance or exit areas and dead ends to prevent a cow stopping for a scratch causing a “cow-jam”. This cattle scratching brush has horizontal and vertical brushes mounted on strong, sprung galvanised steel. Cows can safely scratch the top and sides of their bodies, making them more comfortable and productive.

x 40mm M12 threaded bolts with washers and nuts for fixing the brush to metal stanchions. (You will need to pre-drill holes using an M12 metal drill bit) 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. The control unit has an informative display and is IP56 rated again water and dust ingress. Cow flow can also suffer if there are too few brushes installed. “It can actually serve to create stress, rather improve cow welfare and comfort, if the brushes themselves are a ‘pinch point’. Cows queuing to use the brushes or dominant cows preventing others from using them may become an issue where are aren’t enough brushes to go around.” Non-mechanical ‘swing’ or ‘sprung’ brushes siting is not as stringent. “They should be installed where the cows will use them, when they’re housed or when they come inside during the summer for buffer feeding. Cows love to use them and so regular cleaning and maintenance to help reduce wear is important.”Few things are more fascinating to watch than a cow having a good scratch while ‘playing’ with a brush. They enjoy grooming – it’s a natural behaviour that’s key to good health and welfare.