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Dairy shed lighting explained: How many lux do cows need?

An estimated 5鈥�10% of dairy units in the UK currently use automated systems to deliver optimised lighting with potential benefits linked to increased fertility and yield performance

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Modern LED systems can be more efficient to run than older lighting technologies.
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Modern LED systems can be more efficient to run than older lighting technologies.

Research shows that correct lighting is key to maximising housed dairy cow productivity says lighting expert Torjus Baalack of DairyLight. He explains that research shows fertility performance can be...

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