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your cow comfort specialistAGRICOW is a dynamic company with strong traditions and a clear vision of the future in the international agricultural market.We are pioneers and specialized in COW COMFORT and our goal is to offer complete solutions for the cow welfare to improve the labor quality and theprofit of the farmer.We are in a phase characterized by a steady decline of the milk price and with an increase of production costs.It becomes essential to implement strategies aimed at increasing company profitability.It becomes important to talk about COW COMFORT understood as the study of possible solutions to the stress factors that induce the housing as unnaturalsituation.For us, the COW COMFORT is a true philosophy: animal welfare is a concept already clears from our roots that go beyond simply selling mattresses, brushesor rubber mats.We take care of the living space of the cow, that must feel good inside and outside the barn, an environment of total comfort system includes: mattresses,stall mats and dairy flooring, scrapers, electric brushes for nice massage, steel facilities prefabricated, destratificators and fans, machines for the treatmentof stable, trench covers.We are a company made up of a team of enthusiastic and professional people; we ensure the same attention and care to all our customers both smallfamily breeders as the big group.With our expertise and a close collaboration with professionals we are able to select the best solutions and the most effective interventions.We have distributors in all European countries and many non-EU states ready to follow every customer and meet customer needs.We do not pretend to know everything but we have a clear vision that the COW COMFORT is more than a single instrument of welfare, pursuingwell-being animal productivity means getting more than cows and barns obviously more functional, "We know how to make your cows happy".

We are a team that explores the daily market ideas,listening attentively to our customers, suppliers, our employees, farmers, businesses,

and in careful observation and consideration of animalbehavior and the environment, the continuing search for practical solutionsand effective to real problems, for a total well-being shared and sustainable,

accessible to all.

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AGRICOWS’ QUALITY

Technology and innovation to ensure a continuousand constant improvement of the conditionsof rest and health of animals, to improve the workingconditions of staff and reduce operating costs.

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Agricows’�products�quality

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Cubicles mattresses

Stall mats and dairy flooring

Scrapers unit

Rotary brushes

Claw treatment crush

Steel facilities prefabricated

Drinkers

Ventilator Maxi fun

Tunnel basic

Foot brush

Tuchel

Dragon

Calf hutch

Nicosil Cover System

Agrisanex

CUBICLES MATTRESSES

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The major daily activitiesof a dairy cow are:

50% Lying

21% Eating

13% Milking

A cow produces more milk in comfort.AGRICOW was among the first companies to produce mattresses for the welfareof the animal. From the beginning we found undeniable benefits: decreased over 30%of mastitis and increased milk production more than 20%.We have three different models, designed and manufactured in compliance of Agricowtradition: a perfect mix between environment and economy, through the use of recyclablematerials and high technology fabrics.

Excellent qualities of the mattresses, as well as by farmers who use products Agricow, recognized incomparative tests of competition and many international certificates.

It is important that the animal remains insulated from the cold of the concrete surfaces andhas clean and dry berth.Our mattresses can be covered with a woven polypropylene mesh with waterproofhigh strength and toughness that allows the flow of urine on a flat surface andwithout allowing hollows to keep the animal clean.This allows set up a stall with all the features fit for comfort and hygiene of the animal.This fabrics, allows to maintain under a layer of soft material (such as latex,rubber chips and rubber), making it soft and comfortable every type of cubicle, avoiding soany trauma to the animals.Guaranteed for 5 or 10 years, drastically reduces operating costs improving the conditions ofyour stables rest of the animals and thus their productivity.

IDEAL COW ACTIVITY

4% drinking

50% lying13% milking

21% eating

6% lock-ups

6% social

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CUBICLES MATTRESSES

AGRICOW products certified by DLG are Eco-Latexmattresses, Baby and the top covers.

The characteristics that have undergone the two products are:- Softness and Elasticity- Load resistance- Resistance to abrasion and slip (relative to top covers)

The load test was conducted through a simulation of the passage of the animal,100,000 strokes applying a pressure of 10,000 Newtons (1000 kg)an area of 75 cm2.

Test Results

BABY MATTRESS ECO-LATEX MATTRESS

Permanent deformation 28% 16%Softness and elasticity ++ ++Wear + +

The cover has been subjected to an abrasion test by using a ground cloth with 280 grain which has been applied a pressure of 500 N ona total area of 61.5 cm2 (8.13 N/cm2 equal to about 1 kg/cm2).The depth of abrasion, after 20,000 rotations in both directions was about 0.4 mm ie 13% of the total.Were removed in total 1.6 g of material.Test results: Resistance to abrasion +

Through special instruments it was decided to simulate the slip resistance in the presence of both wet and dry.The speed of travel was 20 mm / s test showed good slip resistance on both wet and dry towel.The friction coefficient was above the minimum threshold of 0.45 μ.Test results: Slip resistance +

Legenda: + + Excellent + good 0 standard - mediocre -- poor

cubicles mattresses

CUBICLES MATTRESS BABY

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The AGRICOW Baby mattress is the traditional mat composed of six cells filled with shavingsrubber and rubber.10 cm high, compact and very flexible, it is ideal for installation in cubicles plain concrete.It improves the condition of rest of animals, and their productivity by reducing the risk of bruisesand trauma.It is comfortable and non-slip, in 2007 against international competitors resulting the best mattressin the test conducted by Dansk Landbrugs Farm Test.

The AGRICOW Baby mattress:

- Eliminates the risk of injury to animals heavier

- Absorbs impact to the knees when the animal relaxes

- Allows the animal to stand as if it were lying on a lawn, because it offers anatural softness as the grass.

Measures available:

125x175x10 cm h.

WEIGHT 90 kg. each.

Tailor-made for small animals on request.

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CUBICLES MATTRESS ECO-LATEX

The AGRICOW Eco-Latex 5 cm. or 7 cm. Top Relax mattresses have been designed to ensure theright compromise between softness and resistance to loads, loss of balance and avoiding accidentalfalls. The particular structure of the AGRICOW Eco-Latex mattresses always allows it to return toits original thickness.The AGRICOW Eco-Latex mattresses showed no sign of sagging even after 100,000 rounds ofimpact. Both the cover and the mattress with open cell structure, allow the passage of air underthe animal while avoiding dangerous irritation of the breasts.

The AGRICOW Eco-Latex mattresses:

- Reduces costs, maintenance work and cleaning times of cubicles

- Improve the hygiene conditions

- Reduces bacteria main cause of litter mastitis and environmental coli - 34%

- Improves the condition of rest of the animals and their productivity + 20%

- Reduces the risk of bruises

- It is soft, comfortable and non-slip

Measures available:

100x180x5 cm h.

100x180x7 cm h. Top Relax

ECO-LATEX mattresses of 7 cm. Top Relaxwith polypropylene coated cover

ECO-LATEX mattresses of 5 cm.with 900 DEN coated cover

COVER FOR CUBICLES MATTRESSES

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Mesh fabric Yellow / BlackThe cover in coated mesh is composed by a high tenacity polypropylene waterproofwhich allows flow of slurry on a flat surface without sinking in allowing to keepthe animal clean.

It is also available without the inside spread.

Agricow fabric 900 den BlackThe cover is in a Raschel fabric thermo fixed coated .It is 100% polypropylene: waterproof, multifilament, UV stabilized and is entirelyrecyclable.The cover does not absorb moisture, due to its geometry is extremely soft and atthe same time offering high standards of roughness.

Rubber BSThe BS rubber fabric is 3 mm thickness.It is an elastomeric fabric composed of styrene-butadiene with excellent resistanceto abrasion and aging stability.The red part below is a type of polyester used in conveyor belts with characteristicsof good flexibility, impact resistance and flexural resistance, waterproof with strongstability and no-mould.

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CUBICLES MATTRESS COW TRADITION

Detail of the backthe mattress.

There is a groove 20 mmwhere you can put a rubber floorover the inert material.

In the tradition of AGRICOW, the self blocking mattress for bed used with sand COWTRADITION is the result of studies and field experiences conducted over the years with thecollaboration of expert farmers.

It is a rubber-cell structure that allows the use of sand on a cubicle with no problemsleakage o r dep res s ions caused by na tu ra l d igg ing ac t i v i t y o f an ima l s.Full of sand it became a uniform base of inorganic material, chemically inert, soft and dry. It isinalterable from physical and chemical point of view. It avoids formation of hollow due to theanimals, so the bunk results comfortable and clean.

Prevents the formation of holes and depressions, makes the cubicles more comfortable and hygienic.AGRICOW Cow Tradition avoid problems of sand leakage from the bunk. You can keep thebunk with sand, straw and sawdust. Reduction to the minimum of restoration interventions withconsequent discount on maintenance costs.

The cell structure prevents the escape of sand about 70% less than traditional cubicle.The AGRICOW Cow Tradition is cheap and easy to be installed, suitable for all bunks and canbe fixed simply with dowels to the floor.

Rubber in the rear shelf, optional, allows the animal with an approach to the cubiclemore balanced and easier cleaning.

The AGRICOW Cow Tradition:

- Is a product with high quality

- Can be walked on, impact-resistant, maintains an elastic memory and strain under sustained loads

- Resistant to insects and microbes

- Does not accumulate static charge and prevent the interaction between materials

- Is highly resistant to acids, it rots and its characteristics remain unchanged over time

- It's 100% RECYCLABLE Cubicle hole

STALL MATS AND DAIRY FLOORING

AGRICOW internally manufactures Stall Mats and Dairy Flooring thanks to a big investmentin machinery, moulds, and specialized software that puts us among the leading manufacturers ofproviders of market stalls all over the world.The production process is constantly monitored and updated.Our mats are ideal for walking areas, milking parlor, reception areas and corridors or in the smallgraders.It is particularly advantageous in areas where cows spend most of the time, because it reducesthe pressure on the hooves and legs.The AGRICOWS’ rubber mats have a slip-resistant surface and that provides a roughgreat friction as a function of movement, provide maximum traction facilitating greatly the movementof cows in the barn.Studies and tests have shown in fact that cows walk faster and slip much less on the rubber floor.70% of cows walking on concrete floor glide at least slip once, but only 20% slip when walkingon the rubber mats AGRICOW.The rubber mats AGRICOW ensure a drier and cleaner environment for hygieneoptimum improves the condition of the hooves and is easy to install anywhere.Even more than the technical characteristics and peculiarities practices recognized by breedersmet, showed a significant reduction in accidents and veterinary costs.

Models of rubber mats:

- Mats 4 straight sides or puzzle

- Tailor-made for every slatted floor design

- All models are also available with studs

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STALL MATS AND DAIRY FLOORING

The AGRICOWS’ rubber mats holds theFokus Test 08-376 having passed the tests of resistanceto abrasion and resistance to slipping and wasone of best in class.

The DLG Test Fokus is a voluntary audit focused on one or more aspects of a partialproduct, such as strength or quality.The DLG provides the certification mark Fokus Test accompanied by benchmarks usedfor the award of the certification, which is a guarantee of reliability.

The tests which were carried out on two products are:- Abrasion resistance- Slip resistance

The rubber mat Agricow was subjected to an abrasion test by using a kind of sandpaperto which it was applied a pressure of up to 500N a total area of 61.5 cm2 (equivalent toapproximately 8.13 N/cm2 1Kg/cm2).The depth abrasion, after 20,000 rotations in both directions was equal to 3.2 mm or 17%of the total thickness. There were removed in total 8.7gr of material.

Test result: Resistance to abrasion +

Through special instruments it was decided to simulate the slip resistance both in thepresence of wet and dry. The speed of travel was 20 mm/s.The test showed good slip resistance on both wet rubber to dry.The friction coefficient was above the minimum threshold of 0.45 μ.

Test result: Slip resistance +

Legenda: + + Excellent + good 0 standard - mediocre -- poor

Claw damages reducing

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100

80

60

40

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claw illness found on 7 Dairy Farms

STALL MATS FOR SLATTED FLOOR

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Other benefits of using AGRICOWS’rubber mats are:

- Improves traction

- Reduced number of falls and slips

- Reduction of fall injuries

Not all mats are the same, there are cheaper and mats result of shorter

duration.

Normally they are foam or rubber mats, crumbled, compress easily deteriorate

and lose their softness in no time.

The question is more of the mats, spare tire never large quite cured.

They have worst production processes with lower quality and less flexibility.

The rubber mats AGRICOW are designed and manufactured to give the most

comfort to the animals, longer lifetime and are easy to install and

maintenance.

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STALL MATS FOR PAVED / CONCRETE FLOOR

scraper

nylon barrubber mat

concrete base

assembling instructions rubber matfor the usage with scraper

Installation instructions of ourrubber mat under usedwith the scraper.

Assembling rubber mat for the usagewith scraper

Rubber mat assembling

SCRAPERS UNIT

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The scraper Agricow are manufacture in two versions:

- for plane aisle surface without channel guide

- for aisle with channel guide (cm 4 x 4)

The Agricow scraper can be installed for both single-lane or dual lanes.The motor unit, built to operate 380 V / 50 Hz, through a simple modification is able to operate at 220 V (three phase).For the traction may be used a special Nylon braided rope high tenacity Ø 18 mm, or a galvanized steel wire rope Ø 10 mm.

The AGRICOW scraper with Nylon rope or steel wire rope is the most practical and effective hygiene and cleaning for stables.It is made entirely of galvanized metal in our factories with high quality control.

Advantages of the AGRICOWS’ scrapers: - Is it safe for animals and for those working in the stable: in fact the software installed in the electronic board, if in its race the scraper

find an obstacle, preventing the progress in putting lock with alarm

- It is easy to install

- It is easy to use thanks to a clear readable display

- Very low energy consumption and low cost of usage: 0.76 kW

- Has a computer control for maximum safety

- It has a timer for programming up to 24 departures daily

- Requires low maintenance

Advantages over conventional scrapers:

- The frequent passages of scraper, up to once an hour, give a fast dry clean alley;

- The hooves of animals are cleaner and so the cubicles will be less dirty and drier while reducing maintenance costs;

- Presence in the lane less liquid, especially urine, reduces the concentration of ammonia in the barn with obvious benefits for animals and workers.

Scraper with channel Scraper with rudder Scraper for slatted floor

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SCRAPERS UNIT SINGLE - LANE

MANUREPIT

CU

BIC

LES

CU

BIC

LES

PULLEY

race fineMOTOR

MOTOR

PULLEY

racefine

Floor plans scrapersingle lane

InstallationEXAMPLE 1

• PULLEY

• MOTOR

• HIGH TENSILE WIRE

• HEAD OF THE LANE

• AGRICOW RUBBER MAT

• TAIL OF THE LANE

• SCRAPER

• CUBICLES WITH AGRICOW MATTRESSES

• MANURE PIT

• SHELF

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top view

InstallationSOME TIPS 1

• MOTOR BASAMENT

• PULLET BASAMENT

• SUPPORT SHELVES

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SCRAPERS UNIT DOUBLE LANE

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InstallationEXAMPLE 2

• PULLEY

• FRONT MOTOR

• BACK MOTOR

• LIMIT SWITCH

• CUBICLES WITH AGRICOW MATTRESSES

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InstallationSOME TIPS 2

The basis upon which the engine must be at

least 1500 x 800 x 20 cm.

If positioned separate from the engine,

the size of the base of the pulley should be at

least 40 x 40 cm.

There should be a slight inclination of the

concrete base (1 / 2 cm. In less than height to

channel sewage).

Floor plans scraperdouble lane

PULLEY PULLEY

CU

BIC

LES

CU

BIC

LES

racefine race

fine

MANURE PIT

PULLEY PULLEY

MOTOR

InstallationSOME DETAILS

• MAGNETIC RACE FINE

• LIMIT SWITCH WITH ANCHORAGE BRACKET

• WIRE GALVANIZED METAL

• HIGH TENSILE ROPE WOVEN

• ELECTRICAL PANEL

• PULLEY

• UP MOTOR

• DOWN MOTOR

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SCRAPERS UNIT DETAILS

InstallationSOME DETAILS

• FLOORING LIGHT DOWN TO ALLOW DISCHARGE SEWAGE HELD BY THE ROPE

• PLACEMENT OF LIMIT SWITCH

• PULLEY NOT IN LINE WITH THE ENGINE

• CENTRAL BEAM

• SHELF WITH GUIDE OF THE TIMON SCRAPER

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Didascalia foto sopra inserita.



ROTARY BRUSHES

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A cow clean and well taken care contributes to greater health of the herd.

Agricow rotating brushes are designed to improve the health of the cow, the comfortand welfare.They are produced internally in our factories with stringent testing and quality control.They can be supplied with 220v or 110v motors in different colors.The hourglass-shaped rolls ensure the correct ergonomic pressure and grip on the animal.They start to rotate on contact, due to the software applied and developed, the brush startalternating their departure at once in the right once in left.This allows for less wear and deformation of the bristles, while retaining their hardness long.The speed of rotation is designed to make a friendly location for the cows.

PPL polymer bristles have the right length and hardness to stimulate the blood circulation whilehelping to keep the cows clean and quiet with a nice massage.

The inverter with automatic locking in the case of forced stop making them safe and unique, aswell as sensors overvoltage, under voltage or rise in temperature regulate the proper functioning

Electronic board Detail of the polymer bristles PPL




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ROTARY BRUSHES

A real revolution in the care of the cowand for his comfort.

It is scientifically established that healthy cows produce more milk and with a AGRICOWS’ brushsure the cows have the best possible conditions of comfort.

They are delivered pre-assembled to facilitate installation with a useful instructions manual.

AGRICOWS’ brushes are easy to clean with high pressure water jet or cleaners, and this facilitatesgood hygiene in the stable.

The brushes Agricow:

- They give the most comfort for the cow

- Removes parasites, old hair and skin scales

- Easy to install on wall or on a post

- Low on energy consumption

- Easy to clean

- Suitable for 50 to 60 cows

- Promoting cow traffic

- Increase animal health and welfare

- Increase the performance of your herd

- Reduce veterinary cost

ROTARY BRUSHES

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Single Cowbrush

Double Cowbrush

Pendular Cowbrush

Particular relevanceto massage and clean the backs of cows.

DIMENSION: 50x100cm

WEIGHT: 75Kg

POWER: 0,5Cv

MOTOR: 220volt - 50/60hz • 110volt - 50/60hz

POWER CONSUMPTION: 0,37Kw

COLOURS: yellow, green, blue, orange, red (other colours on demand)

Polyvalent model, massages at the same timeside and back of the cow.

DIMENSION: 50x80cm + 50x60cm

WEIGHT: 130Kg

POWER: 2x0,5Cv

MOTOR: 2x220volt - 50/60Hz • 2x110volt - 50/60Hz


COLOURS: yellow, green

Particularly suitable model for its adaptabilityforms of the animal.

DIMENSION: 50x100cm

WEIGHT: 80Kg

POWER: 0,5Cv

MOTOR: 220volt - 50/60hz • 110volt - 50/60hz


COLOURS: yellow, green, blue, orange, red (other colours on demand)




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ROTARY BRUSHES

AGRICOW owns the Italian patent No. 1360795 of May 19, 2009 (presented with requestBS2005A000032 on March 11, 2005) relating to "Apparatus for brushingcattle" and the equivalent European patent No. 1665927 of 23.01.2006 valid in the statesmembers of the European Patent Convention.

The patent states that the oscillating brush AGRICOW is equipped with two locks that preventthe same to rotate freely.This is fundamental to massage the skin as it is carried on the back the correct pressure on theanimal, as opposed to brushes of competitors ranging freely in all directions, with bumps thatcreate pain and annoy the animal.

The generous dimensions of the rolls 50x100 cm ensure a thorough and careful cleaning.A study conducted in USA Universities shows that dairy cows through the use of the brush givegreater milk production and fewer cases of clinical mastitis.

The research team concluded that the cows using the brush showed a significant increase in milkproduction up to 1 kg per day.

The installation of the brush immediately showed a high appreciation of cows.The staff of the research team has immediately noticed the frequent and intense use of the brushby the animals and the desire to use it.

Another important observation is the significant reduction in clinical mastitis (over 30%) betweencows and other cows that did not use the brush.According to the investment made, the brush pays for itself quickly with the entryprofit derived from a combination of increased milk production and reductioncosts through the prevention of mastitis.In addition, the brush maintains herd clean and active, calm and balanced.



CLAW TREATMENT CRUSH MOTORIZED

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The most recent result of constant research and development is the Agricowadvanced motorized claw treatment crush with 4 motors for all the legs of the cow,to ensure greater comfort and safety both the animal and the operator.

The size of the machine, the ground cover with a rubber mat specifically designed,have been amended to provide greater comfort and tranquil ity in the animaloperations.

It is manufacture internally in our factory in galvanized steel.

With the AGRICOWS’ motorized Crush you can complete a treatment every 5 minutes.The cows do not have time to move, shake and kicking.

Bulky parts have been moved for greater ease of movement of the animal.Front bumper has been made on the opening for operator safety and a newsystem of opening and closing very fast and easy.

Very easy then, management ok the knees, whose angles were studied fornatural movement, especially in order to avoid injuries to hocks, tendons and ligaments.

The ergonomics of the machine has been optimized, then, to offer the best performance for differentsizes of animals, from bigger to smaller, like the possibility to adjust the rear roller.

For this reason, the lifting of the struts is crucial to managing the operations on the limb withouteffort and suffering.

The animal is placed on the front and does not in any way the power situation of the hind legs.

The development of the crush was made possible thanks the collaboration of a group of farriersoperat ing in Lombardy: Mauro Castagnola, Angelo Rossett i and Ivano Chit i .

For this, we thank finally the company of brothers Chiappini Farm Bonny in Ghedi (Brescia), forthe active cooperation especially with the availability of their best cows.

Length 2,05 mt.

Height 1,20 mt.

Width 1,90 mt.

Weight 450 kg.

CRUSH MOTORIZED

4 Motor - 220 V

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CLAW TREATMENT MANUAL CRUSH

The AGRICOW’S Crush is composed by:

- Containment cage door lock with anti-suffocation

- Rack for locking the front of the animal

- Attacks on three points

- Accessories containment:- Winch with strap to support the ventral- Winch for lifting of the hind limbs

- Support for forelimbs

- The entire surface is covered with rubber mat

- Equipped with anti-tilt system

MANUAL CRUSH

Practical system for handling wheels

RATCHET FORMANUAL CRUSH

Length 2,05 mt.

Height 1,20 mt.

Width 1,90 mt.

Weight 180 kg.

Accessory helpful in bettermovement of the shin of veal

STEEL FACILITIES PREFABRICATED

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Agricow has high expertise in the design of steel structures, performing

calculations in accordance with the regulations.

We are able to made standard structures and warehouses to size with the use of

quality raw materials, check with consulting and engineering for livestock preliminary

assessments and the choice of appropriate solutions.

Perform preliminary and final designs with our highly technical staff qualified and

equipped with the latest technologies appropriate for the development of calculation

reports and drawings.

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STEEL FACILITIES PREFABRICATED

The main prefabricated steel

structures are:

- Tubulars for cattle cubicles, designed for better animal welfare

- Tubulars for cattle panels anti-strangulation for cows and calves

with tubular galvanized 2 "

- Self-supporting structures

DRINKERS

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Availability of water

- The dairy cows need at least 1.5 / 2 liters of water per liter of milk produced

- The amount increases as the diet is rich in proteins, salts and SS

- With increase in temperature increases the water intake from 64 to 10° C will changeto 106 when it exceeds the 40° C (NRC, 1981)

- When the temperature rises in the absence of adequate sources of water reduces the ingestion of SStherefore falls milk production.

Here we see that positive change is that the ingestion of milk production as a function of increased availability of drinkers(correlation between water and prod. milk r = 0.94; correlation between water intake and SS r = 0.96)

How can stimulate a cow to drink more?

- I have to ensure a sufficient number of drinkers: so for every animal there must be 10 cm of drinking water place per head

- Water troughs should be 30/35 cm deep, with a range of at least 10 l / min. (optimum 13)

- Drinkers must be clean, and positioned in the shade in places easily accessible by the animals

- There should be no more than 30 animals per drinker

Ingestion (kg ss)

Milk production (kg ss)

Milk fat (%)

Milk protein (%)

n. & dimensionof drinker

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DRINKERS

Wall tipper drinker of 45 L.



DRINKERS DIMENSIONS MEASURES

100 cm.

150 cm.

200 cm.

IMAGE

Fix drinker of 100 L.



140 cm.

190 cm.

230 cm.

Floor tipper drinker of 45 L.



100 cm.

150 cm

200 cm.

Heat insulated drinker of 150 L. 230 cm.

Footbath 200 x 90 x 15 cm.



VENTILATOR MAXIfan

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Control panels

The fresh air is the key to proper ventilation and comfort.For optimum ventilation, fresh air should enter into the stable, and easily replacecontaminated air. The replacement must be done without current.Clean air is not contaminated lowers the chance of disease.The AGRICOWS’ destratificators move large quantities of air with a low power supply(0.37 to 0.75 kW).More performances are achievable with the use of an inverter.AGRICOWS’ destratificators have a very low noise level, due to the result of the advanced constructiontechnology. The installation of the fun does not present particularly difficulties.The fun creates a soft air supply from above and covers the whole range (about 4 times the length of single-blade) to cover evenly, giving good results even in low sheds.The recycling of the air keep the flies away.It is suggested to install the fun in the stables at least 4.50 meters tall.They are equipped with electronic control panel THI.Connecting the MAXI fun to the inverter, this regulates the fan speedrotation as a function of temperature and humidity needed.The wide range of AGRICOWS’ funs is able to meet the needs of all farmers.The fans are available from a minimum of 4 mt to a maximum of 7 mt of diameter.

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VENTILATOR MAXIfan

Maxi fun Gives the best performance also in large environments such as

- Barns

- Milking parlors

- Piggeries

- Poultry farms

- Workplaces

TECHNICAL DATA

CodeArticle

Prodoct Description

TECHNICAL DATA WEIGHT (Kg)

Ø Blades (cm) N° Blades KW Motor Blades Weight Tot.

FLOWm3/h

VS1903

VS4005

VS5005

VS6005

VS7005

190

400

500

600

700

3

5

5

5

5

0,55

0,75

1,1

1,5

1,5

-

40,0

41,0

50,0

50,0

-

10,0

12,0

15

20

-

50,0

53,0

65

70

-

150.000

200.000

250.000

300.000



TUNNEL BASIC

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Basic Tunnel is a retractable coverage system, it consists of a structure built with:

- a cover in polyester fabric with double sited PVC covering,not easily flammable and UV resistant

- framework in galvanized 21/2” pipes arches.It is assembled with special clamps. The frame can be extended onany length, with predetermined intervals (1,60 – 2,00 mt)

- can be fixed to the ground with special ground anchors,adjusted for any type of ground.

Fixing anchor Fixing of impermeable cover

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TUNNEL BASIC

TUNNEL BASIC 6,20 mt.

- Width 6,20 mt.

- Height 4,50 mt.

- Space between modulo 2,00 mt.


- Width 9,20 mt.

- Height 4,80 mt.



- Width 12,00 mt.

- Height 5,90 mt.


STRUCTURE BASIC MODEL 6,20 mt.



FOOT BRUSH

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The disease that has the greatest impact on the lameness of the skin, clinical and subclinical, is the Digital Dermatitis (DD)in the erosion, and interdigital dermatitis (ID), distributed almost uniformly in cows, but especially in their early 60 days oflactation.

This disease worldwide, of the entire breech to this day remains the major cause of costly economic losses, directly or indirectly;reduce the performance of dairy herds.

The factor that influence these diseases is the primitive organic pollution of the foot, given mainly by manure in addition toact as reservoir of pathogens, become a physical barrier to the action of disinfectants, also diluted in the same, it will causea lowering of effective concentrations, requiring frequent replenishment and replacement of solutions, with increased volumesof water, disinfectants principles, work, and globally costs in the management of podal bathrooms.

Inspired by the fight the complex problem of dermatitis, from this radical phase, it is assumed that: by adopting a new conceptof tub baths for breech allowing cleaning of the foot and the limbs by brushing soaks, smoothly, fast, continuous, with lowvolumes of water and work, the bath brushes counter-rotating, which security protocols to improve the bathrooms with tubspodal traditional.

Through the use of foot-washing, the percentage of cows suffering from dermatitis (% ZDD) decreasedon average of 15.69%.In addition it was found a significant reduction in the cost of cleaning el 'hoof health (-32%).The cost of specific drug therapies underwent an interesting decrease (-8%).These improvements have also resulted in reducing the amount of discarded milk (-6%) in the total milk delivered.

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FOOT BRUSH

Specifications:

- Dimensions (single tank) mt. 1 x mt. 2

- Central body with brush and hydraulic motor

- Second full bath with central hydraulic power

- Engine: 380 V or 220 V

- Power: 3 Hp

- Weight: 870 kg zinc, 800 kg steel

- Body 1: with grill

- Body 3: with rubber mat

- Each system is equipped with corridor






TUCHEL

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Tuchel is the ideal tool presented by Agricow by cleaningand sanitation of the stall.In line with our philosophy of cow comfort, the use ofTuchel ensures a better cow health.

MODELS:

- Spreader machine with auto coveragewith sweeping under the spreader145 cm width - capacity 0.6 m3

- Spreader machine with side brushand / or sweeping under the spreader145 cm width - capacity 0.6 m3

- Machine-scatter feedstored on both sides with cleaning system behind the cameraWidth 110 cm

- Machine sweeper dirt-collecting tankhydraulically emptied and lateral hydraulicWidth 120 cmFeatures 400 mm Ø'5f 100% PP bristlesSide Broom - dial. 100% PP bristlesMachine weight 642 Kg

- Rotary radial brush with dirt collecting tankHydraulically emptiedØ 400 mm WidthComposition 100% PP bristles



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DRAGON

The Dragon is the car loader, thanks to hydraulic tailgate allows youto load the product quickly. Dragon distributes evenly: sawdust,chopped straw and pelleted straw.

Installed on the front wheel or telescopic the loading becameeven easier.

Depending on the settings you can vary the amount of product and launched,as needed.

Dragon has a bilateral discharge that permits todownload both sides.

Useful for those who are blind lane or lane spaces where you can notdo maneuvers




CALF HUTCHES

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The health of your calf is the future of your barn

Calf hutches combine the natural benefits of outdoor calf-rearing with a shelter which provides optimum livingconditions whatever the weather.

Healthy Calves Farmers changing to Calf-Tel calf hutches find they:• Virtually eliminate pneumonia, scours and other diseases• Improve mortality rates• Reduce drug use and vets bills• Produce well-grown, healthy and profitable calves

Calf-Tel hutches provide living conditions which are:• Clean, dry, well ventilated and draught free. The hutch has unique ridge top vents front and back

and a fully adjustable hinged rear vent.• A moderate temperature all year with low humidity. The hutch is completely opaque keeping

calves cool even in full sunlight.• Spacious to give plenty of protection and room for exercise.

The hutches provide an immediate, flexible solution to calf housing:• New fully opening, easy access rear bedding door for quick and easy bedding up• Easy to manage and move• Hygienic and easy to clean• Require no planning permission• Reduce straw usage• Quick and accurate assessment of calf health

A Good Investment• Calf-Tel hutches won’t crack or delaminate, due to our unique material and

manufacturing processes.• The original Calf-Tel hutches are still in use after 29 years, with over 350,000

Calf-Tel hutches in use worldwide.

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CALF HUTCHES

We have two hutches in our range:

The Calf-Tel Pro

For outdoor feeding

Optional fence mounted feedsaver and 2 buckets protects the feed from weather

and the birds

Rear access bedding door

7'3"(2.2m) long x 4'(1.22m) wide

The Calf-Tel Multimax

We recommend that calves are moved into Multimax hutches after weaning

in groups of 4 or 5 until they are 4 or 5 months old.

Farmers also use Multimax hutches successfully for groups of pre-weaned calves

or a smaller number of older calves.

The Multimax hutches can be fenced individually; o they can also be fenced

in a group.

Multimax hutches provide a draught free, weatherproof shelter for other

animals too.

NICOSIL COVER SYSTEM

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NICOSIL: seal your trench.

It 's the system essential for a correct hermetic closure

for your silage.

Nicosil is the integrated system: network coverage - bags, which improves the quality of your

silage.

The polypropylene fabric is treated to resist ultraviolet rays providing a longer durability.

Nicosil is composed of a sturdy fabric and mesh bags filled with fine gravel round

or sand, allows the complete replacement of tires, earth, gravel or other material

which until now have used to coat the fabric of your trench.

Shade the top of your silage and is treated to resist UV rays.

Especially in the summer high temperatures cause evaporation of water in the upper layers silage

making the environment more dry and porous, and therefore more permeable, with all adverse

effects on forage quality.

Ensure a good seal at the entrance of the air, preserving your silage by the formation

of "hat" to avoid significant losses of product.

Bag filled with fine gravel round or sand




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NICOSIL COVER SYSTEM

Nicosil is a clean system, it is environmentally

Nicosil is a system of fast and secure trenches covering

Allows a considerable saving of work whether is being covered the

silo or when is in its opening phase

The fabric that is laying on the canvas of the trench is guaranteed

against the damage caused by birds, dogs, cats, hail

The bags filled with sand to be used along the perimeter the trench

and cross strips every 4 to 5 meters

The fabric Nicosil is customizable according to the measurements of

the trench and ranges from 9 to 25 meters wide.

AGRISANEX

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AGRISANEX is recognized for its precious quality sanitizing

and its non-toxicity to animals.

AGRISANEX IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST:

- BACTERIA, BECAUSE CONTAINS QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS

- VIRUS

- MUSHROOMS

- PARASITES

- AMMONIA

- HUMIDITY

- FLY LARVAE

- Is suitable for cleaning AGRICOW’S mattresses and not worsen the top cover

SOLD IN BAGS 10 KGFeeding Recommendation: 50/100 gr. berth for a week

Animal welfare, animal health, environment and economy in animal husbandrydairy are much more compatible than they often appear.

This is what we believe with our everyday experience, constructive and sustained incomparison with experts, professionals and farmers.

The experiences of today are the springboard to the breeding of dairy cows sustainable.Our future challenge will be to demonstrate how this can be possible.

Impressions frompractice

Pelizzari (CR - Italy)600 BABY mattresses

Farm Tone Zeajnar Postojna (SLO)300 ECO-LATEX, scraper unit of 100 m. and rubber mat

Farm (DK)400 BABY mattresses, scraper unit and rubber mat

Granja (ES)ECO-LATEX and rubber mat

Brustaferri (BS - Italy)720 BABY mattresses, 2400 mq. of rubber mat and scraper unit of 150 m

Farm Cioli (BS - Italy)440 ECO-LATEX, 2000 mq. of rubber mat, 8 rotary brush and scraper unit

AGRICOW International S.r.l.Via Caduti del Lavoro, 88 Località Cervo - 25013 Carpenedolo (BS) ITALY - Tel +39 030 9965943 - Fax +39 030 9983270

www.agricow.com [email protected]

your cow comfort specialist

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