Of the many steps Australian farmers take to improve the biosecurity of their farms, one significant threat is often not taken seriously enough. The provision of safe, clean drinking water is hugely important to the prosperity of any livestock farm. The costs, in terms of productivity losses and mortality, of not doing so can be astronomical.
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A collection of handy articles and videos on topics related to Water Dosing.
3 Bacteria which can invade your farm through untreated water
When we talk about untreated water, we are really talking about water from a large number of possible sources, including:
- Bore Water
- Channel/River Water
- Rain Water
- Dam Water
Water Pressure
Water Pressure
Definition and how to find it
Water Pressure is the force of the water flowing through the line. In all water lines, this force is essential to ensure the water reaches its destination.
Tube changing with Select Dosers…Why does it matter?
Tube changing with Select Dosers…why does it matter?
Many types of dosing pumps just can’t handle the delivery of aggressive chemicals such as acids or chlorine. The corrosive effect of these products on lesser plastic and metal components makes them a difficult job to handle. Due to this, peristaltic pumps like the Select Doser are the obvious choice to dose these more chemically aggressive products into water.
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Flow Rate
Flow Rate
Definition and how to find it
Flow rate literally means the speed of the water flowing through the line. It is a volumetric measurement, usually expressed in litres per hour. It is an absolutely crucial number because each type of dosing machine can only dose a finite amount of an additive per hour.
Water Consumption
Water Consumption
Definition and how to find it
Water Consumption is the amount of water used by the herd/flock (or a smaller group) in a given day. It is a volumetric measurement, best expressed in litres per day. It is often a very useful number in livestock dosing applications because it can be used to provide a rough FLOW RATE.
The Golden Numbers of Water Dosing
The Golden Numbers of Water Dosing
How to make the right choice of doser
While it is possible to just buy a dosing machine and hope it works, there are a 3 “Golden Numbers” you should work out in advance to make sure you get the right doser for your needs. These figures are crucial in working out if any dosing pump will work on your farm (not just the machines we sell). So even if you are looking at a Dosatron, Chemilizer, or some other option, make sure to work out the following before going ahead with a purchase. The Golden Numbers are:
Can you use an automated dosing system on your farm?
Can you use an automated dosing system on your farm?
In Australia, some people still believe that water dosing systems (such as the Dostatron, Gator, Select Doser, etc.) can only be used on large, intensive operations such as pig and poultry farms, where livestock are kept in fairly close quarters.
This is not the case.
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5 Key Reasons to automate your Water Dosing
5 Key Reasons to automate your Water Dosing.
Every animal drinks, and our livestock are no exception. Because of this, more and more farmers are turning to Water Dosing as a simpler and more cost-effective way to deliver a range of medications and supplements to their livestock.
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Best Practice Method for Installing Dosing Pumps
Best Practice Method for Installing Dosing Pumps
There are five key things to keep in mind when you are installing a dosing pump for livestock applications. They apply to all different brands and types of dosing pumps, not just those we sell. So if you have purchased a Dosatron, Chemilizer, Mix-rite or some other kind of the pump, the points below are still very important when you are installing your machine.
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