The Cosy Cow can turn either left or right, which prevents the bristles from standing in one direction. Established in 1998, we have a proven history of excellent after-sales care and honouring warranties. Both these factors (better ‘welfare’ and cleaner cows) may have an impact on disease occurrence and on milk production.

Our cow brushes run for 18 hours on an average day and they are supposed to do this year after year, withour maintenance. Promar DairyDirect offers the most comprehensive range of consumable hardware products for the British dairy farmer. Our automatic rotating cow brushes are eligible for grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund products FETF98 and FETF99. And the increased activity of the cow may lead to less metabolic diseases, better digesting and eventually in higher milk production. The AgriCow Pendulum Brush features an ‘hour glass’ shaped brush for superior cleaning ability over the sides and back of the animal.

A scratching brush keeps your animals entertained, removes old hair and parasites and improves skin circulation. The back, tail and torso, but also the head, are brushed thanks to the diagonal, conical arrangement.

And clinical mastitis was reduced by 34% in the cows in second and higher lactation in the cow-brush pens. Kerbl Happy Cow brushes are easy to assemble, come with comprehensive operation instructions and are virtually maintenance free. The hourglass-shaped brush is customized for cows, while the utilization of softer bristles in our brushes ensures superior comfort and longevity. They’re robust pieces of kit and, if the brushes are routinely cleaned and the key moving parts greased regularly, they should provide a good service. Two brushes allow for both back and side massage simultaneously, both are free to move up and down on a spring operated linkage helping cater for taller cows.

The brush rotates in the opposite direction each time it is activated to ensure even wear of the brushes. Therefore a comparison study of cows experiencing a cow brush was designed, including a contemporary control and pre-study baseline measurements. Install the brushes with sufficient clearance on both sides, avoiding entrance or exit areas and dead ends to prevent a cow stopping for a scratch causing a “cow-jam”.

Attach them to flat wood or concrete surfaces using appropriate screws, or bolt them to metal stanchions or well anchored gate posts. This site was significantly cheaper, the lady on the phone helped me make the purchase, as I have said I’m not very good at computers. They should be installed where the cows will use them, when they’re housed or when they come inside during the summer for buffer feeding.They are mounted on galvanised steel and attach easily to any vertical surface, indoors or outdoors. Swivel Bracket can be purchased separately which allows the brush to be swung, providing access to passing machinery. For that reason, Mr Evanson says it’s not a good idea to just put in one brush to ‘see if the cows take to it’. This cattle scratching brush provides a safe, easy, economical way to let your cows have a good scratch.