Improved animal welfare thanks to digitalisation: smart curtains in the Füreder dairy barn

    Fresh air, plenty of light and optimal temperatures – all controllable via smartphone. The Füreder family’s new dairy barn shows how digital technology and animal welfare go hand in hand.

    The project at a glance:

    Why a new stable became necessary

    The Füreder family has been farming in the idyllic Mühlviertel region for generations. But the old free-range barn had long since reached its limits: it was too small, there was not enough space for the animals, and milking took a lot of time. ‘Back then, it often took two of us to work in the barn for our 30 dairy cows. It just became too cramped,’ recalls Mr Füreder.

    The decision to build a new barn was made quickly – and it was clear from the outset that the new barn should above all offer the cows more freedom of movement and well-being. Today, it houses 63 dairy cows, which move around freely, enjoy fresh air and are kept in a modern environment.

    Technology meets animal welfare

    The brightness is noticeable as soon as you enter the barn. This is made possible by AGROTEL curtains and translucent roller doors. ‘The light is a huge advantage – and we can ventilate the barn perfectly at any time,’ explains Füreder. The curtains not only offer protection, but also flexibility: in summer, they ensure air circulation while at the same time providing shade for the feed at the feeding table. In winter, they retain the heat. The high-speed roller doors in particular make daily work easier: ‘When feeding, I can open and close the large doors in a flash. This makes my work much easier.’
    AGROTEL animal welfare stables

    Digitalisation in everyday stable life

    The heart of the new barn is the digital control system from Loxone. Curtains, gates, lighting, PV system, slurry technology, concentrated feed dosing and even the underfloor heating in the office building – everything is controlled centrally via an app. Two cameras inside and outside the barn provide additional security. ‘This makes the daily work much more pleasant. I no longer have to run from switch to switch. Even when feeding, I stay seated in the tractor and control everything directly via my mobile phone,’ says Mr Füreder enthusiastically. For him, this not only saves time, but also makes everyday life more comfortable.
    Textiler Stallbau für die Milchviehhaltung

    Cows that love the climate

    The benefits of modern technology for cows are evident every day. With open ventilation and a constant supply of fresh air, the animals feel comfortable – and this is reflected in their milk yield and health.

    ‘The cows love the ventilation, you can tell immediately,’ says Füreder. For him, it’s clear that greater animal welfare also means greater success in milk production.

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    FAQ`s

    The app control allows curtains, gates, lighting and ventilation to be conveniently operated from a smartphone. This saves farmers time and effort and allows them to react immediately to changes in weather or climate.

    A digital system ensures an optimal barn climate with fresh air, plenty of light and stable temperatures. Cows feel more comfortable, stay healthier and often produce more milk.

    Yes, many tasks can be automated using the app controls. Gates, curtains, lighting, PV systems, feeding and much more can be controlled via mobile phone – without having to leave the tractor or walk to each switch.

    Absolutely. The AGROTEL Smart Clima app control system is connected to sensors that measure the indoor and outdoor climate in real time. This allows the barn climate to be regulated fully automatically. Depending on the desired target temperature and the specified maximum wind speed, the curtains open and close automatically to maintain a constant climate.