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McInnes Dispenser

It is well known that adding supplements to the stock water supply is an ideal method to improve your stock health. The McInnes Dispenser is probably the most accurate dispenser available, as you add the exact daily dose required, and it allows you to control the time during which the dose is administered.

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Question:

What water pressure is required to work the McInnes Dispenser?

Answer:

The water pressure makes no difference. The dispenser will work equally as well on low pressure gravity systems, or on high pressure systems up to 690kpa (100psi)

Question:

What size herd is the McInnes Dispenser suitable for?

Answer:

From just a few animals, up to 500 for a single tank system and up to 1000 for a tandem system.

Question:

How do I control the amount of additives going to the drinking troughs?

Answer:

Adjust the amount of water flowing through the dispenser with the Main line Ball Valve. By turning the Main Line Ball Valve down, more water will flow through the dispenser tank and the additives will flow to the troughs faster. In some cases the Main Line Ball Valve is left on full and another restrict or valve is fitted to the dispenser inlet.

Question:

How can I gauge the time that it is taking the stock to consume the daily of additives?

Answer:

Edible vegetable dye only should be added for the first few days (sachets supplied). Dissolve 1 level teaspoon of dye per 12 hour dose. The colour of the dye will show through the tank wall. With Dairy cows, the tank should be clear approximately 1 hour before the next milking. If set stocking, the tank should be clear early in the morning. Once you have the flow through the McInnes Dispenser correct, start adding the additives. Begin with a small amount and build up to the required dose over 6 to 10 days.

Question:

Do I have to adjust the McInnes Dispenser to suit the weather conditions? Will the stock get all their dose in all weathers?

Answer:

Although drinking rates can vary greatly with differences in weather conditions, once the dispenser is set there should be no need to alter the settings. The stock will get the required dose in all weather conditions.

Question:

How often should the mix be added to the Dispenser Tank?

Answer:

With dairy cows if you are on 12 hour grazing, fill after each milking, if you are 24 hour grazing, fill when the stock go to a new paddock. With other stock add the calculated dose daily.

Question:

Can I supply bloat control agents through the McInnes Dispenser?

Answer:

Yes, But you should be aware that the detergents used in bloat oils have a damaging effect on some plastic piping, particularly low density pipe if it has been heated when applying fittings. High density pipe is less affected, and PVC is not affected. Plastic piping is much less affected by detergents when used through tank dispensers like the McInnes On-Line Dispenser than when used through metering dispensers. With a tank Dispenser the concentration is high early in the day when bloat is most likely, and reduces as the day progresses, with a metering dispenser the detergent is in the line all of the time

Question:

What trace elements can I administer through the Dispenser, and at what rates?

Answer:

Magnesium. Grass Staggers is relatively easy to control using Epsom Salts or Magnesium Chloride. MAF figures show that using a Magnesium supplement in late pregnancy and early lactation can increase production over the first 100 days by up to 15%. Magnesium Sulphate or Magnesium Chloride at 60 grams per day is the recommended dose for winter. Don't use oxides through the Dispenser as they are insoluble in water. Zinc to control Facial Eczema. Aglink no. FPP 789 recommends a tank system for administering zinc sulphate for the control of facial eczema. A MAF survey showed that administering zinc sulphate through the drinking water gave better control than drenching with zinc oxide, which can cause problems. Normal facial eczema precautions should also be taken. Salt. Animals need salt, but not all will take it from licks. Coastal soils usually have adequate salt, but inland soils can be particularly deficient. When feeding lucerne, maize silage, stubble, or sorghums, sodium deficiency can be serious.Copper. Copper is deficient in many New Zealand soils. Even after fertilizing with copper for many years, some animals still show a response to receiving additional copper. This is easily done through the Dispenser, but should only be used after consultation with your Vet. Selenium. Selenium deficiency adversely affects animal health so many farmers drench or topdress with selenium. Some farmers are also adding Selovet through their Dispenser. Consult your Vet.