Thanks to its modern and sustainable approach to farming, Litobratřice Farm decided to become a model for surrounding farmers and wanted to find a way to reduce its energy consumption and to use the lighting upgrade to improve the breeding conditions.
It was looking for a solution that would offer the farm smart automation, seamless, economical and flexible lighting, while ensuring the animals’ undisturbed sleep, good mental well-being and high milk yield.
Inadequate stable lighting and higher lighting costs
Inability to automate lighting and control intensity
Negative effect of white light at night on animal welfare
Striving for a modern and ecological approach to breeding and nature
After a thorough technical analysis we decided to install new LED lighting with a white and red component, which according to a number of studies has a proven positive effect on animals. Our electrical installation partner Compactive removed the original non-compliant lighting and installed 62 new energy-saving and ammonia-resistant LED lights, including the Savee control system, where the individual elements of the system control the lighting systems both inside the barn and in the outdoor enclosure.
Red LED lights are more economical in night mode and according to expert studies, red light during the night has a positive effect on the overall psychological well-being of the animals. It promotes quality and undisturbed rest, stimulates healthy growth and higher milk production.
Red lighting has ensured that staff have enough light during the night hours for safe movement and necessary tasks, regular medical care or calf births.
For ease and comfort of use, the manual controls have been retained in the form of durable industrial buttons and a modern heated display has been added for a more visual presentation of the smart lighting control system
The system has been designed to allow future connection to fans or other smart technologies that will not only save electricity but provide better and automated farm operation.
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