Alfco Standalone Drafting System

Alfco Standalone Drafting System
Cows can be quickly and safely drafted by using either:
Keypad with electronic
eartags
A simple tail
transponder
The Sorting Gate
Antenna
Control Panel
Anti Locking Mechanism
Saloon Gates
ALFCO
Farm Services & Engineering
Alfco Engineering Ltd.
Newtown,
Trim,
Co. Meath,
Ireland
• Phone: 353 (0)46 9431740
• Web: www.alfco.ie
• Email: info@alfco.ie
Non Return
Gates
The Antenna
Saloon Gates
Non Return Gates
The Antenna is totally sealed
and can be used on outside
installations. It will be
mounted on the raceway
either overhead when using
tail transponders or on the
sides when using eartag and
keypad I.D
When a cow is selected for
drafting the saloon gates close
behind her. This stops her from
reversing back and also stops
the cow following from bolting
through with the drafted one.
When a cow is being drafted
she exits through the non
return gates. These gates do
not allow her to return
through the drafting chute.
They also activate a switch
which resets all the gates to
return to the non drafting
mode.
Keypad
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Works with E.I.D tags.
Two or three way drafting.
Cows can be divided into 8 groups.
Cows can be preselected into a
group for treatment at a future date
e.g hoof pairing.
• Cows can be selected into a group
and will remain in that group until
their number is cancelled.
• Cows can be included in multiple
groups and will be drafted into
whichever group is selected.
• The digits are large and are easliy
read.
• When pressed they give a
definite reaction.
• Can store up to 9988 cow
numbers.
Tail Transponder
When a cow needs to be drafted a transponder is attached to
her tail using a bungee cord. When she passes under the
antenna she is identified and the drafting process begins.
Indicator Light
The indicator light is mounted in the milking pit. This is activated when a cow is being drafted and and notifies the operator
when the drafting process is complete.
The Sorting Gate
Guilotine Gates
When a cow is identified the sorting gate diverts her into the
holding area. It automatically returns to the open position when
the drafting function is completed.
Remote Control Operation
Heat Detection
Anti locking Device
Animals without transponders can be drafted using a
remote control hand held
zapper. This means that one
man can easily separate his
herd into groups without
needing extra help.
The gate can be linked to a heat
detection system at a later date
if required.
The saloon gates are operated
using an anti locking
mechanism. This ensures that
a cow does not get caught in
the gates.
Drafting Gate Layout Site Plan
• For front of parlour exit
• For left or right hand parlour exit
Drafting Area Layouts