2Misting / sprinkling system

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Atlantic
Atlantic

Weather event addressed

Very high temperatures / Heat wave

Farming system

ANIMALS
Animals

Description of the measure

Misting / sprinkling system

Comments on sustainability

A fine periodic misting (every 5 to 15 minutes for 30 seconds) brings an immediate sensation of freshness but also of humidity in the air of the building. To be reserved at the waiting areas only. Prefer direct water sprinkling, associated with ventilation of the area, an effective method for cooling animals (possible reduction from 35 ° C to 20 ° C).