The GreenFeed Pasture system is a turn-key system designed to measure gas fluxes of Methane (CH4), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and optionally, Oxygen (O2), and Hydrogen (H2), from individual animals. It is also possible to aggregate emissions data from individual animals and determine herd averages. The system is typically configured to offer a small amount of pelletized bait attractant to entice the animals to visit multiple times per day. The gas emissions data is logged then automatically processed allowing the user to easily access a summarized report of calculated fluxes. This unit can be located in remote areas for pasture measurements.
The GreenFeed Pasture system is typically used for any size and age of cattle except for unweaned calves. The system could be used to measure metabolic gases from other large animal species. It will measure CO2 flux accurately to a level of greater than 1,000 g/d and CH4 flux greater than about 60 g/d.
This unit requires a pelletized feed (< 7 mm in diameter) to be used. Any type of pelletized feed can be used, with some applications using pelletized grass and alfalfa, and others using a concentrate mix. Typically the amount of bait attractant used is about 1-1.5 kg per animal per day, however in some installations as little as 200 grams per animal per day. In other applications animals are given as much as 8 kg per animal per day. The amount of feed used is uniquely configurable for each animal.
In normal operating conditions, about 20 animals per day can be measured per GreenFeed, however this varies depending on the animals, the size of the pen or pasture, the quantity of feed, and the objectives.
✓ Pasture Trailer SystemThe pasture trailer allows the user to tow the GreenFeed system to a new location using a vehicle, even hundreds of kilometers away. In high-intensity, low-duration pasture systems, the unit can be moved daily as animals rotate between pastures. Weight capacity: 450 kg ✓ Auto CalibrationThe auto-calibration system allows remote, automatic calibration of methane and CO₂ sensors. Two compressed gas tanks (zero gas & span gas) are required, connected via special regulators and lines to the sensor boxes. The system automatically alternates sampling between zero and span tanks. Calibration typically occurs once per day. ✓ GeneratorWith auto-start configuration, includes housing shroud and mounting brackets for trailer applications. Automatically starts when batteries are low and shuts off when fully charged. Warranty: 6 months from ship date. | ✓ Gas RegulatorsThe gas regulators reduce pressure on high-pressure gas tanks in other applications, ensuring safe and stable operation of the GreenFeed system. ✓ Tool KitEach unit is equipped with US-standard tools designed to simplify and maintain your GreenFeed system. ✓ Weather StationLogs and archives data every second, including wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. Outputs average conditions with feed intake data per visit. |
The pasture trailer system comes with solar panels and charging system and batteries. In winter at higher latitudes, there will not be enough solar power, however, the optional remote-start gasoline generator can be used to charge the batteries if power on pasture is required. Additionally, the system can be plugged into any AC power source to recharge and maintain the batteries.
To move the system between locations, the user raises or lowers four legs, then connects the trailer to a vehicle. Once at the new location, the user removes the trailer from the vehicle, and lowers the legs, turns the system on, then it is ready for measurement.
Online User Friendly Interface: We have developed an easy to user interface that can be accessed at all times, were you can view and control your systems in real-time. You do not have to be on-site to see the results. View emission patterns from individual animals as they are happening. This technology is light-years ahead of all other emission monitoring methodologies. It's like having an entire experimental laboratory inside your barn. The GreenFeed Emissions Monitoring system can be configured to dispense a specific diet to each individual animal. The rations are synchronized across multiple systems so your animals will get the correct amount of feed, no matter where they are.
Easily monitor and control your GreenFeed system from anywhere in the world:
Quickly determine how often each animal is visiting a system. You can easily distinguish which of your cattle are using GreenFeed and how often. You can even be alerted if an animal has not visited.
Data Insight and Support Contract
All units are sold with annual service and maintenance contract. Multiple year contracts are available.
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