Soaking

Evaporative Cooling That Works—Short Wetting Cycles

Dairy Cow Soaking: Smart vs. Traditional

Dairy cow soaking wets cow backs and flanks along the feedbunk to cool the cows. This method of soaking works best with fans to drive evaporation for maximum removal heat. Short wetting cycles alternate with longer dry times is the proper solution for cow cooling. Nozzles are designed to wet the proper area of the cow while also keeping the feed dry. Choose Smart Soaking for automated control and water savings, or Traditional Soaking for simple, reliable timer cycles.

Smart Soaking cows at the feed lane

Most Water-Efficient

Choose Smart Soaking for automated schedules, targeted zones, and water savings.

Traditionally soaking cows at the feed lane

Simple & Proven

Choose Traditional for simple controls, familiar service, and lower upfront cost.

Choose either smart soaking or traditional soaking for your dairy barn to keep your cows cool and productive. Placement of the soakers, water volume, and sprayer timing are the key factors to efficient cow cooling. Partner with Agpro to help you design your cow cooling solution.

Diagram of sprayers soaking cows for the most efficient cooling

Ready to plan your soaking system? We’ll help you choose and design Smart or Traditional.