Good barn lighting is just as important as good feed and clean water. It’s not only essential for you as a livestock farmer to be able to work comfortably, but it also forms the foundation for a healthy and productive herd. Whether you’re raising dairy cattle, poultry, pigs, goats, or horses: light regulates the biological clock. Especially during the darker months of the year, sophisticated barn lighting isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. A strategic lighting plan ensures better results in terms of fertility, growth, production, and animal welfare.

The power of the biorhythm

Animals react strongly to the alternation of light and dark. A good lighting regime stimulates the production of hormones responsible for activity, appetite, and reproduction. During the dark period, the hormone responsible for rest and recovery is produced. When this rhythm is optimized, the animal performs better.

Work more pleasantly and better management

Besides the biological benefits for the animals, good lighting makes work easier. You see more in a well-lit barn. Illnesses, injuries, or heats are detected more quickly. Moreover, working is more pleasant and safer in a bright environment without dark corners. For nighttime inspections, special night lights (e.g., red) can be used, which don’t disturb the animals’ rest while still providing you with visibility.

How do you choose the right lighting?

Optimal barn lighting is a customized solution. It’s all about the right balance between light intensity, light color, distribution, and energy efficiency (such as LED). An incorrectly positioned lamp or the wrong frequency can be counterproductive. Every animal has its own specific light needs. As barn lighting specialists, we know exactly which light level is best for each animal. Want to know the right light level for your animals? Click on your animal species for more information, or contact us.