The importance of the right light in dairy farms

Lighting plays an important role in dairy stables. The dairy farmer needs to have a sufficient amount of light to be able to carry out the work properly and the animals themselves require an optimum level of lighting to produce milk well and healthy. With LED lighting it is possible to properly illuminate your stable and lower your operational costs.

According to research, it is advised to give dairy cows a maximum of 16 hours of light per day with the minimum amount of light from 150 to 200Lux. During the 8 hour night period, it is recommended to provide a light amount of 5lux. By doing so, the dairy cows can reset their biological clock. Below you will find a figure with the milk production in kilos per day. According to the most recent study in 2002, cows receiving 16-18 hours of light are producing the most amount of milk. The positive response to more light by the dairy cow is caused by their hormones.

In addition to the satisfaction of your cows and their milk production, you can also save a lot on operational costs. For example, LED lighting reduces power costs by up to 70% and since LED lighting requires almost no maintenance, it is possible to save a lot on maintenance costs. As a result, the investment in LED lighting can be quickly recovered and you and your cows can enjoy the many benefits of LED lighting for a long time.

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