Identify stray voltage

Behaviour is the primary indicator of stray voltage. In fact, the first symptoms manifested by dairy cows are for example, nervousness, changing in milking characteristics, prolonged milking process, kicking, chronic mastitis, poor breeding success, high number of somatic cells and reduced water intake. The symptoms manifested in pigs are aggressiveness, nervousness, cannibalism and reduced water intake. Other factors can contribute to undesirable behaviour, however, in case of doubt, an analysis of the presence of stray voltage is preferable. In addition, it is important to realize that sources of stray voltage can be either inside or outside of the building.

Identify stray voltage

Behaviour is the primary indicator of stray voltage. In fact, the first symptoms manifested by dairy cows are for example, nervousness, changing in milking characteristics, prolonged milking process, kicking, chronic mastitis, poor breeding success, high number of somatic cells and reduced water intake. The symptoms manifested in pigs are aggressiveness, nervousness, cannibalism and reduced water intake. Other factors can contribute to undesirable behaviour, however, in case of doubt, an analysis of the presence of stray voltage is preferable. In addition, it is important to realize that sources of stray voltage can be either inside or outside of the building.

Our diagnostic service

  •  Continuous recording of stray voltage level. A minimum of two milkings in the dairy sector
  •  Electrical signature of all farm equipment. Startup and stoppage of equipment
  •  Inconspicuous measuring at various points within the animals’ environment
  •  Electrical noise measurement (high performance) harmonic and transient
  •  Grounding measurement
  •  Preventative recommendations in order to comply with Canadian Electrical Code
  •  Recommendations for the elimination of major sources of stray voltage

Sources

Outside

of the Building

  •  Primary supply network from electricity supplier
  •  High-voltage distribution network from electricity supplier
  •  Ground electrical current (bypass)
  •  Neighbouring electric fencing

Inside

the Building

  •  Imbalance of electrical charge
  •  Defective electric equipment
  •  Variable speed electric equipment
  •  Electronic lighting equipment
  •  Electric fences
  •  Defective ground
  •  Defetive bonding

How to eliminate stray voltage?