• Animal husbandry

Lighting that is not uncomfortable, but interacts with the animals circadian rythms and natural behaviors.

 

Discover our lighting solutions specifically selected for different types of animal barns.

 

 

 

 

Cattle Barn

 

 

 

 

Horse Barn

 

 

 

 

Pig Barn

 

 

 

 

Sheep Barn

 

 

 

 

Poultry Barn

 

 

 

 

Grain Handling

What should you consider?

It’s important to adjust the lighting to promote animal welfare and facilitate care and work. The lighting should be permanently installed and allow the farmer to check on their animals without difficulty. For free-range animals or those kept on pasture, lighting in a lying hall does not need to be permanently installed, as long as there is adequate lighting in some other way for the farmer to monitor the animals.

Fire classification
According to Elinstallationer i lantbruk och hästverksamhet 2019:1, fixtures in environments with fire must be made of metal or flame-resistant plastic. Plastic housing for devices with a maximum of 16A must meet standards such as UL 94-V0, -V1, UL
746C-16 eller IEC 60695-11-10. Other plastic housings should be approved according to
UL 94-5V, UL 746C-17 or IEC 60695-11-20.

 Light control
To provide the right amount of light and darkness for the animals, light control should be adapted to their needs and the type of fixture.

Installation
Installation should be adapted to local conditions. It is better to increase lighting intensity than to decrease it. Fixtures can get dirty quickly and should be placed to minimize the risk of damage from animals or work. Fixtures in areas where hay or straw is stored must not be covered or buried. Openings between fire zones for recessed fixtures should be avoided; instead, use a drop ceiling or surface-mounted frame. Stables are always classified as areas with increased fire risk.

Cattle Barn

The lighting should be permanently installed and allow the framer to check on their animals without difficulty. For free-range animals or those kept on pasture, lighting in a lying hall does not need to be permanently installed, provided there is good lighting in another way for the farmer to monitor the animals. In barns for diary cows, subdued lighting should be on during the dark hours of the day. Stables are always classified as areas with increased fire risk.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting level Recommended min. Housing
Milk Room 200lux IP55
Milikng Area (loose housing) 400-500lux IP55
Milking Robot - -
Animal Section, Feed Storage 150lux IP54, D-marked*
Stall Place (tied) 250lux IP54, D-marked*
Calf Section 150lux IP54, D-marked*
Loose Housing Section 150lux IP54, D-marked

*If the environment is not dusty, D-marked fixtures are not required; a special investigation is needed.

Horse Barn

The barn should have permanently installed lighting that does not cause discomfort to the horses. This requirement does not apply in lying halls, where lighting can be arranged differently. The lighting should allow for easy checking of the horses. Stables are always classified as areas with increased fire risk.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting Level Recommended min. housing
Stall/box 100lux IP55
Tack Room 100lux IP23/IP55, D-marked*
Washing Area 200lux -
Outdoor Box 100lux IP54, D-marked*
Riding Arena 100-200lux IP23/IP54, D-marked*

*If the environment is not dusty, D-marked fixtures are not required; a special investigation is needed. IP depending on substrate.

Pig Barn

Lighting should not be uncomfortable for the animals, but both daylight and lighting should interact with the animals' circadian rhythms and behavioral needs. The lighting should be permanently installed and allow the farmer to check on their animals without difficulty. For free-range animals or those kept on pasture, lighting in a lying hall does not need to be permanently installed, as long as there is adequate lighting in some other way for the farmer to monitor the animals. Barns in pig operations are always classified as areas with increased fire risk and a corrosive environment.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting Level Recommended min. housing
Pen 75lux IP54, D-marked
Loose Housing Section 50lux IP54, D-marked
Farrowing/Small pig section 150lux IP54, D-marked

Sheep Barn

In sheep barns, it is important to ensure sufficient light for the animals to perform their natural behaviors and to facilitate work tasks. Stables are always classified as areas with increased fire risk.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting Level Recommended min. Housing
Pen 75lux IP54, D-marked
Loose Housing Section 50lux IP54, D-marked
Lambing Pens 150lux IP54, D-marked
Shearing 300lux IP54, D-marked

Poultry Barn

Lighting is generally regulated based on the animals' circadian rhythms and egg production. It is crucial that it mimics dawn and dusk so that it does not turn on or off too quickly. Otherwise, the animals risk becoming frightened, which can lead to insufficient time to find their resting places. Additionally, there should be separate lighting that can be used if one must enter the barn while the main lighting is off. Barns in poultry facilities are always classified as areas with increased fire risk and a corrosive environment.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting Level Recommended min. Housing
Barn, Laying Hens >5-75lux* IP54, D-marked
Barn, Broiler Chickens 50lux* IP54, D-marked

*In poultry barns, special light regulation is generally required.

Grain Handling

Grain handling is always classified as areas with increased fire risk.

 

Department Recommended min. Lighting Levek Recommended min. Housing
Grain Storage 50lux IP54, D-marked
Loading Area 100lux IP54, D-marked
Feed Preparation Area 100lux IP54, D-marked