Research shows strategic lighting can reduce mastitis by 18-22%. Here's how to position your Night Simulator™ Sleep - promoting Cow Lighting system for maximum impact:
1. Resting Area: Comfort - promoting Cow Lighting 630nm Red Light
Place: 8-10 ft apart at 7 ft height (30° angle)
Benefit: Promotes longer lying bouts (22% increase) and lowers stress cortisol 15% vs white light
2. Milking Parlor Entry: Cow Red-White Light 5000K White Light
Place: Overhead LED strips (200 lux) activated 30 mins pre-milking
Benefit: Stimulates oxytocin for 12% faster let-down, reduces kick-offs 27%
3. Treatment Alley: night simulator fixture Hybrid Lighting
Place: Stimulates oxytocin for 12% faster let-down, reduces kick-offs 27%
Benefit: 3x better teat-end visibility during disinfection, 41% lower SCC spikes
4. Fresh Cow Pen: Dawn Simulation
Place: Gradual 5000K ramp-up
Benefit: speeds teat closure 17%
5. Alley Crossings: Motion-Sensing White
Place: PIR-triggered 60 lux bursts
Benefit: Cuts manure splash contamination and stall injuries 33%
Pro Tip: Start with resting areas, then expand. Use our USONIC Cow milking light system free Light Mapping Tool for installation guides.