2 Information about Livestock and Animal Cooling

We all know how physically taxing the heat and humidity of summer can be, especially in the hot southern states. For businesses in the agricultural sector, it is critically important to consider how to go about combating the heat in a safe and cost effective manner. If you are in the business of raising livestock and you are concerned about the comfort and well being of your animals, our livestock cooling fans can provide your animals with the relief they deserve. As a responsible farmer, it is important to recognize that animals have a very low tolerance for heat stress.

Livestock cooling is a critical component of any animal husbandry operation. While 80 degrees might be uncomfortable for humans, cattle cannot handle such temperatures and are at risk of heat stroke and death. In conditions such as this, it is important to monitor your animals for signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy panting and an open mouth are sure signs of heat stress in cattle. In fact, cattle are more sensitive to increases in relative humidity than chickens or pigs. Our livestock cooling systems provide the animal and livestock cooling solution recommended by the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University; one of America's leading research centers in animal science.

At some point, you are likely going to encounter the need to transport your animals. For this reason, we have added a number of portable livestock cooling fans to our inventory of products. These portable evaporative cooling fans are especially popular with horse breeders and cattle ranchers; the success of these businesses is dependent on their ability to transport their animals to market. Portable livestock cooling fans help to ensure that the animals are protected from the effects of extreme heat while in transit. In the summer heat, humidity and ambient temperatures combine to create conditions that are nothing short of unbearable for your animals.

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0 Misting Systems: Choosing the Right Misting System

Imagine a nice, breezy, cool summer day. The sun is bright, the grass is a luscious green, and the temperature is just right to spend some quality time outside.

While this is an ideal summer afternoon, it certainly does not describe a typical one. Most of the time, you're going to have days that are 90 degrees and higher, making your central air conditioning indispensable. But what about the kids? It's tough to send them outside when the weather is so incredibly hot. Still, it would be nice to get them out of your hair.

A mist system may be your savior. A high pressure mist system can cool outdoor temperatures up to 30 degrees, meaning a long and comfortable day outside for the kids -- and yourself. They can decrease dust levels that come along with the summer months, as well as odors that can arise. That will allow you and the kids a lot more quality time in the sun. Summer just became a lot more bearable.

The system is simple and is easy to have installed. It contains nylon, copper, or stainless steel pipes, a few spray and a pump. The pump forces water drawn from your home through the tubes, and is expelled through the nozzles. It's really as simple as that. You'll be enjoying all of the benefits of a mist system in no time.

Though water is being sprayed, it feels like a cool breeze passing across your skin. There is no damp or wet feeling with high pressure mist systems. That's because the high pressure pump allows water to leave thein drops that are smaller in diameter than a human hair.

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0 Spot Cooling System Information

It's a bright, beautiful summer day -- the perfect time to mow the lawn, work on your garden, or just lay out and enjoy the rays. Problem is, the heat is so unbearable that you can only enjoy these activities for a short period of time. It is uncomfortable to begin with, and prolonged exposure can be painful -- even harmful. It's a shame to see those summer months go to waste while you stay in your comfortable, air conditioned house.

One solution would be to install a mist system in your backyard. That keeps temperatures cool and allows you to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, no matter what the temperature. However, those systems can run expensive. If your use of such a system would be limited, perhaps a spot cooling system is the answer.

Instead of covering a broad area (backyard, patio, garden, etc.), a spot cooling system isolates the cooled area. This means that you can be cooled while enjoying the sun, without wasting extra energy by cooling your entire patio.

Small offices can also benefit greatly from spot cooling systems. Air conditioning systems are expensive and not environmentally friendly. They also severely dry out the air, which is uncomfortable for many employees. Not only are spot cooling systems more comfortable, but they are much more cost effective, saving businesses hundreds on energy costs during the summer months. It will keep productivity up, while other offices fall behind because of heat-induced fatigue. In that sense, a spot cooling may eventually pay for it self in results.

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