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The Auto-Spray unit is a fully autmated hoofcare solution.
By automatically delivering fresh & targeted treatment the auto-spray eclipses traditional methods in terms of effectivness
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A cow will pass over the spray bar in the race/chute
An overhead photoelectric sensor will detect the cow.
A Stainless Steel solenoid valve will open allowing solution to spray on to the Hoof
The cow will pass through the spray zone,
The solenoid valve will shut off.
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This system works because primarily due to the fresh treatment. Several academic studies have found that spray is more effective than bathing due to no cross contamination and maintained solution effectiveness for 1 cow or 500 cows. They all get fresh treatment.
Being able to run consistently at low dosages and still outperform other methods means your hoof care routine is regular and constant. This helps prevent flareups.
A drum of chemical used to last me 3 footbaths. I am now seeing the same drum last 2 & a half weeks with morning and night treatment.
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In our opinion every farm should have one. Time and time again we have seen farms go from severe to extremely low prevelance of lameness after the Auto-Spray system has been installed.
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Very little.
The system requires a water line able to maintain at least 3 bar. Often this is your volume washer.
We also require 240/110v power within 40m of the dosing cabinet
The Spray Zone
The Dosing System
What People Are Saying
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Delighted with it. After 3 weeks the hoof trimmer reported all cows showing sure signs of healing. This time of year some are near crippled but there is minimal mobility issues now.
— Cork Farmer
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I used to use a drum of chemical for 3 footbaths, that same drum lasts 3 weeks at twice a day treatment and is showing far better results
— Tipperary Farmer
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Healing was visible within 3 weeks. It's shocking nobody has done this before
— County Down Farmer
Supporting Research
Scientific Evidence Supporting Targeted Hoof Spraying
Targeted hoof spraying is supported by peer-reviewed research and on-farm studies as an effective method of applying hoof disinfectants for the control of digital dermatitis and infectious lameness.
Independent research has shown that direct application of fresh disinfectant to the hoof can achieve antibacterial efficacy comparable to, or better than, traditional footbath systems, while avoiding dilution, contamination, and inconsistent exposure times.
Key Research References
Palmer, M.A., Garland, M.J., O’Connell, N.E. (Queen’s University Belfast)
On-farm assessment of the antibacterial efficacy of hoof disinfectants for dairy cows
Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2025
This on-farm study demonstrated that hoof disinfectants applied directly to the hoof surface maintained antibacterial effectiveness under practical farm conditions. The study highlights limitations associated with reused or contaminated footbath solutions and supports targeted application methods.
Relun, A. et al. (2012)
Effectiveness of different regimens of a collective topical treatment using a copper and zinc chelate in the cure of digital dermatitis under field conditions
Journal of Dairy Science
Field trials showed that collective topical application of copper and zinc chelates was effective in treating digital dermatitis lesions, supporting spray-based and direct-contact treatment strategies.
Dotinga, A. et al. (2017)
A randomised non-inferiority trial of antibiotic versus non-antibiotic topical treatment protocols for digital dermatitis
Veterinary Evidence
This trial found non-antibiotic topical treatments to be comparable to antibiotic protocols, supporting routine topical application as a viable control method.
Ariza, J.M. et al. (2017)
Effectiveness of collective treatments in the prevention and treatment of bovine digital dermatitis: a systematic review
Journal of Dairy Science
A systematic review confirming that collective topical treatments form part of the evidence-based approach to digital dermatitis management.