Slime layer in cows' drinking troughs

Want to get rid of the slime layer in your cows' water troughs?

Are you a dairy farmer and having problems with a slime layer in your cows' water troughs? If so, you are not alone. Many dairy farmers suffer from this and it can be quite annoying. Sometimes dairy farmers think that the slime is drool from the cow, but that's not quite right. The slime layer that forms in the tanks is a biofilm. Not only can it affect the health of your cows, it can also cause unhygienic drinking and can ultimately result in lower milk yields. But don't worry, we have the solution for you.

The causes of the slime layer

Before we get into how to combat the slime layer, it is important to know what causes it. The slime layer is usually caused by bacteria and algae that can adhere to the walls of the drinking troughs. This is because the drinking troughs are often not cleaned and disinfected regularly. In addition, the quality of the drinking water also plays a role.

The effects of the slime layer

The slime layer in your cows' drinking troughs can lead to health problems in your cattle. Bacteria such as Salmonella and E.Coli can have a big impact on the health of your cows. In addition, clean drinking water also plays a big role in preventing Mastitis. In the mucus layer, algae and bacteria can easily spread through the drinking water, causing infections. This can lead to diarrhea, reduced milk yield and other health problems in your cows. Finally, the slime layer can also cause blockages in the pipes and water pump, which in turn can lead to higher maintenance and repair costs.

The solution for the slime layer

Watter offers the sustainable solution for you! Because Watter's disinfection machine is so easy to implement in your barn. This machine produces a super effective disinfectant called HOCl. This disinfectant is effective against the bacteria in the drinking troughs and is not harmful to your cows. Because of Watter's system, as a dairy farmer, you no longer have to worry about this common problem. In addition, you no longer need to empty the troughs every week. All you have to do is remove food residues, because the water troughs remain neatly clean.