ECV - Effective Cowside Ventilation
Even in mild weather, a Temperature Humidity Index (THI) above 70 will impact rumination and fertility. Effects can be measured from 14C upwards- ask your AI specialist.. We call this HEATSTRESS. Heatstress occurs in 4 stages and you can guage when to be watchful using the THI chart below.
To combat heatstress, exhaustion and possibly even mortality in a cow, Magdek supply the TOPCOOL range of ECV or Cyclone fans. These fans will create a stream of fresh air along cubicle or straw beds. Variable wings deflect air at a precise level over the beds for maximum cooling- normally over 3mph. The wings not only focus air, they also prevent bedding “lift”.
By blowing along the beds rather than across the shed, the Topcool Cyclone
- uses only half the fans to achieve effective fertility and rumination management
- guarantees healthy shed air change
The ECV Topcool range offer more fan choice than any other manufacturer. From 36″ belt drives for small low spaces to the latest 84″ EC Direct Drive you can be sure Topcool will
- consumes less energy than any comparable method.
- can operate with separate Temperature, Humidity or THI combined control.
- come with 3 years warranty on all motors and 10 years on all cases.
- guarantees parts availability for 25 years.
Avoiding Heat Stress
If an animal fails to control her thermal balance, she becomes heat stressed, her feed intake will decline and so will her milk yield.
As the ambient temperature increases above the Upper Critical Temperature, milk yields can fall by as much as 20%.
But heat stress can be avoided. With the use of the TopCool Cyclone Fans, the cow is immersed in a windchill, allowing her to lower her body temperature quickly.
For the past three decades, Magdek has developed innovative solutions to help prevent heat stress in cows.
Topcool
Remember the name. The original and largest range of belt and direct drive cow fans in the world. Distributed, installed and supported through the Magdek GB dealer network.
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FETF329CA - ECV fan - 125cm
Expected average cost of item (£): 1,465
Grant amount (based on a quantity of 1) (£): 733
Score: 1,000
This item is new for 2024. Item must:
- be an effective cooling velocity (ECV) fan for reducing heat stress in cattle
- be able to produce high-velocity air speed – minimum 1 metre per second at cow resting height
- use louvres to direct uniform air flow to cow level
- be designed to hang from the ceiling of livestock sheds
- have easy clean housing
- have a minimum blade size diameter of 125cm
- have a direct drive or a belt drive – items with a belt drive must include relevant safety features such as auto-tensioning
Item should be able to generate a laminar air flow for effective cooling.
FETF330CA - ECV fan - 175cm
Expected average cost of item (£): 2,309
Grant amount (based on a quantity of 1) (£): 1,155
Score: 1,000
This item is new for 2024. Item must:
- be an effective cooling velocity (ECV) fan for reducing heat stress in cattle
- be able to produce high-velocity air speed – minimum 1 metre per second at cow resting height
- use louvres to direct uniform air flow to cow level
- be designed to hang from the ceiling of livestock sheds
- have easy clean housing
- have a minimum blade size diameter of 175cm
- have a direct drive or a belt drive – items with a belt drive must include relevant safety features such as auto-tensioning
Item should be able to generate a laminar air flow for effective cooling.
Technical Spec
- IE 3 basic motor specification
- IE 5 EC options on all sizes.
- 375 watt – 4000 watt motor range.
- 36″ to 84″ blade selection.
- Airflow: 17,000 to 124,000 cubic meters per hour.
- Optional black box THI control.