Project Scope: Integrated Cooling, Ventilation, and Cow Comfort Solutions
The Challenge
A major dairy producer in Egypt was experiencing a 30% drop in milk production during the summer months. The combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity in the region made it impossible for the cows to cool themselves naturally. This led to “Heat Stress,” resulting in lower feed intake, reduced fertility rates, and increased health issues such as mastitis. The client needed a solution that could provide immediate relief at the feeding line and in the resting areas.
Our Solution: The “High-Efficiency Cooling” Strategy
Through our presence in Egypt and our specialized local engineering team, we designed a multi-stage cooling and ventilation project:
High-Volume Circulation Fans: We installed heavy-duty circulation fans every 6 to 8 meters above the stalls and feeding lanes. This ensures a constant air velocity of at least 2 meters per second directly over the cows’ backs, which is essential for heat dissipation.
High-Pressure Misting (Soakers): We integrated an automated soaking system over the feed mangers. By intermittently wetting the cows’ hides and then using the fans to evaporate that water, we created an “artificial sweat” effect that pulls heat out of the cow’s body far more effectively than air alone.
Automated THI Controllers: We installed sensors that calculate the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI). The system automatically activates the fans and misters only when the cows begin to feel stress, saving significant water and electricity.
The Result
Milk Yield Stability: The farm maintained 95% of its peak production throughout the hottest Egyptian summer weeks.
Improved Reproductive Health: By reducing heat stress, the “Days Open” (re-breeding time) decreased, and the success rate of artificial insemination improved.
Cow Comfort: Observation showed a significant increase in “lying time” and “rumination,” which are the two key indicators of a happy, productive cow.
