Zen'eat and Sani Feed are two complementary products developed by Bioret Agri to improve feeding conditions for dairy cows. Their installation kills three birds with one stone: optimizing feed intake, reducing competition and maintaining optimum hygiene, for the benefit of milk production and animal welfare.
Undisturbed feeding at the trough is essential for dairy herds. Good feed intake is the key to production, and the Zen'eat offers an appropriate solution. Simple yet highly effective, this system improves feed intake in a number of ways. What is the concept? Zen'eat is a raised, slightly inclined feeding area separation system, coupled with flexible separators. The walk is installed along the feed fence. Short, flexible plastic bars are attached at the foot of the feed fence. Positioned every two cows, these dividers (called Divi'zen) attenuate dominant-dominated relationships, thus avoiding conflicts during mealtimes. The device also enables the cow to be straightened for optimal feed intake.
Zen'eat for a relaxing meal
By eliminating the sources of stress associated with competition for feed, Zen'eat enables cows to eat in peace, and get the most out of their ration. Thanks to a dedicated, undisturbed space (the dividers also prevent cows from running onto the step or lying across it), ingestion takes place in complete serenity. There are no more interruptions, which at the same time encourages complete intake of the ration.
The smaller space allotted to each pair of cows and the incline of the walk also help to straighten the animals. They are then positioned in the ideal axis when feeding. Separating the scraping area from the feeding area also ensures that cows are not inconvenienced by the scraper, while droppings do not soil the step, the length of which has been calculated accordingly.
The rubber coating also makes it easy to maintain, in exactly the same way as a row of cubicles. The non-slip surface also reduces the risk of slipping. A comfortable feeding area, designed to enable cows to be more serene, to ingest more... and for the farmer to increase his herd's performance.
Sani'feed, a PVC trough cover
The ideal complement to Zen'eat on the other side of the feed fence, Sani feed is a PVC trough cover that guarantees optimum hygiene. Its smooth surface prevents the proliferation of bacteria and facilitates cleaning. It also improves feed intake, as a clean, fresh ration is always more palatable. The results are quickly visible in all equipped barns: cows are calmer, healthier and ruminate more... and above all, more milk in the tank. Another advantage is that the delimitation of spaces guarantees a perfect level of safety when blocking animals in case of intervention (insemination, care...). Last but not least, Sani'feed is easy to install and very affordable.
