Light & bright barns
Light and bright barns for dairy farmers
A minimum of 150 lux* is needed to ensure optimal cow performance. Within the L4C programme this level can be reached through two different options: (1) metal halide lamps or (2) high pressure sodium lamps. In both types of lamp units, 400W lights are used.
The lighting plan also includes a third option: (3) metal halide 250W. This option is mostly used for lower barn buildings, cattle housings for dry cows and young stock or as a facility to ensure an environment with efficient work lighting.
The fourth option, night light is added to the barn by means of (4) night lights. Cows cannot see red light, but it can be spotted by the human eye. This type of light makes it possible for the dairy farmer to enter the barn and monitor his animals without disturbing them.
