One of the most important things in livestock farming is that the temperature inside the house is right. Both pigs and chickens are quite volnarable when it comes to temperature fluctuations and need different room temperatures according to their age. If the temperature is too low the animals might eat more and crowd together to keep warm. If the temperature is too high the animals might feel dizzy or dehydraded, making them drink more water and eat less. This affects the FCR (Feed Consumption Rate) and thus the outcome of the production.
Temperature is vital to agricultural production and animal welfare. Temperature sensors are placed inside livestock houses to measure the temperature. They are used by farmers and farm managers to keep track of the temperature and make sure the animals stay comfortable and do not overheat or freeze. Connecting temperature sensors to the farm controller makes it possible to automatically adjust the ventilation accordingly. In this way, an optimum climate is ensured with the lowest energy costs posible.
When monitoring the climate in livestock houses, it is essential that the sensors you choose gives you accurate measurements and have a long lifetime. A high-quality sensor is designed to with-stand the harch environment in the farm building where high humidity, and high levels of dust, ammonia, and CO2 will affect the sensor. The sensor should be realiable and still work accurately after years of impact from the surrounding environment.
Reliable measurements are essential to ensure the optimum climate and avoid high temperature swings causing higher mortality.
All of our sensors are specially designed for the harsh environment in livestock houses. They are IP67 protected which means that they are protected against dust and high humidity. The DOL 114 and DOL 139 sensors even with-stands high-pressure cleaning when using the protection cap on the cable.
We have innovated, designed, and produced different temperature sensors:
In our product range of temperature sensors, you will also find more simple solutions such as:
You can buy temperature sensors for agriculture all over the world with one of our local dealers.
dol-sensors A/S
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8200 Aarhus N