Safe feeding with Peecon’s smart magnet solution

A healthy cow starts with good feed. That’s why dairy farmers pay a lot of attention to the quality of their ration. Yet the feed sometimes hides an invisible danger: small metal objects such as pieces of wire, nails, or bits of iron. When a cow swallows these, they can cause serious health problems. That’s why magnets in feed mixer wagons play an important role in protecting the welfare of the herd.

Why are metal particles dangerous for cows?

During harvesting, silaging, transporting, or processing feed, metal objects can unintentionally end up in the ration. Cows eat quickly and barely select their feed, making it easy for them to swallow such objects. Sharp metal parts can become lodged in the stomach wall and cause inflammation, pain, and reduced performance. In serious cases, a cow may even need surgery. Prevention is therefore always better than cure.

The magnet as an extra safety measure

A magnet in the feed mixer wagon helps remove metal particles from the feed before the ration reaches the cow. During mixing, the magnet attracts ferrous materials and holds them in place. This significantly reduces the chance that harmful metal objects end up in the animals’ feed.

Smartly integrated into the Peecon Biga feed mixer wagon

With the Peecon Biga feed mixer wagons, a great deal of attention has been paid to both the operation and the ease of use of the magnet. That’s why Peecon offers various magnet solutions. Every auger, for example, is prepared for the mounting of a block magnet. In addition, the discharge chutes can be fitted with about ten round magnets, which catch any metal particles during dosing. Peecon also offers a special hatch in the tub wall, behind which sits a powerful magnet.

The magnet in the side wall is set slightly into the tub wall. This design offers several advantages. Because the magnet does not protrude directly into the feed path, the collected iron particles stay in place better and are not carried away again by the feed. As a result, the magnet’s effectiveness remains optimal during mixing.

In addition, the magnet is very accessible. By simply opening the hatch, the user gets immediate access to the collected metal particles. The magnet can be folded away, allowing the iron to be removed without any effort. This makes cleaning quick, safe, and user-friendly.
 

Small investment, big impact

A magnet may seem like a small part of a feed mixer wagon, but its impact on animal health and farm operations is significant. By removing metal particles from the feed in time, the risk of health problems is reduced, and the dairy farmer actively contributes to the welfare of his animals.

With the smart magnet solution in the Peecon Biga feed mixer wagon, Peecon combines practical ease of use with an important contribution to the health of the herd. A small detail that can make a big difference every day.