Peace of mind, labour savings, and healthier, more productive livestock
Essential minerals like copper, zinc, magnesium, and anti-bloat supplements are critical for maintaining livestock health and productivity, particularly for dairy cows. During high-risk periods, such as the facial eczema season (January to March), zinc will protect stock from the toxins that can destroy the liver.
Traditionally, farmers have relied on incorporating minerals into supplementary feed, drenching, or manually adding minerals to drinking troughs in paddocks. However, such approaches are often time-consuming, labour-intensive, costly, and wasteful, and can lead to inconsistent distribution.
Consistent, precise, and proportional supplementation
Inline dispensers, like MixRite’s hydraulic dosing pumps, have transformed this process. They offer a precise, efficient, and automated solution.
Installed on the main water line feeding drinking troughs, MixRite inline dosing systems ensure accurate and consistent dosages, eliminating manual guesswork and labour. Each drop of soluble additive like zinc, magnesium, copper, anti-bloat formulas, antibiotics, probiotics, enzymes, and even vaccinations dispensed to the water supply is a carefully measured dose. Animals receive the right treatment at the right time.
Our non-electric pumps ensure dosages are consistent, regardless of changes in flow or pressure. Keep stock healthy, stress-free and in prime condition in all weather or pasture conditions.
Absolute control of treatments through drinking water
- Precision dosage: MixRite hydraulic dosing pumps deliver exact amounts of supplements and medications, ensuring every animal receives the right treatment. Dispensers dose proportionally. Regardless of whether a trough is filling from empty, is topping off on a ballcock, or another trough is added, the percentage of materials in the water supply remains the same.
- Labour savings: Focus can shift to other tasks, knowing livestock health is maintained.
- Adaptability across livestock: These systems work for a variety of animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, deer, and goats.
- Resilience: During drought, lush pasture seasons, or facial eczema periods, MixRite inline dosing systems consistently deliver.
- No power: The hydraulic design means no external power or water meters.
- High-pressure option: Handles pressures up to 14 bar.
- Durability: Built to last and comes with a 12-month warranty.
Best practices for inline dosing systems
For optimal performance, MixRite dosing pumps should be installed above a 200-litre drum of pre-mixed mineral solutions. This ensures a steady supply of nutrients to livestock throughout the day. To protect the pump from running dry – a situation that could damage the suction seals – a ball-cock feed at the bottom ¼ of the drum can maintain a minimum water level, protecting the pump.
Off-site notifications
Remote monitoring and alerts are a game-changer for farmers. At MixRite, we took innovation a step further with our TF/SMS-4 dosing pump. 4G cellular remote control provides real-time monitoring and alerts via text message.
Alerts will notify if the drum is about to run dry, the pump is running but not drawing properly, or there’s a potential water reticulation leak. Ideal for farmers who cannot always be on-site.
MixRite delivers reliability and precision for healthier, more productive livestock.
Frequently asked questions about inline dosing systems
What is an inline dosing system for livestock water supplies?
An inline dosing system injects measured amounts of additives directly into a livestock water line as water flows through the system. This allows supplements, treatments, or conditioning agents to be delivered consistently to animals through their drinking water.
Why are inline dosing systems commonly used on livestock farms?
Inline dosing systems are commonly used because they provide consistent treatment across all drinking points, reduce manual handling, and integrate directly into existing water infrastructure. This is particularly useful on farms where multiple troughs are supplied from a central water line.
Can inline dosing systems be used on gravity-fed livestock water systems?
Yes. Many inline dosing systems are designed to operate on gravity-fed water supplies, provided minimum water pressure and flow requirements are met. These systems are often used in rural and hill-country farming where pumped water is not available.
Do livestock dosing systems require electricity?
Some livestock dosing systems use water-driven hydraulic pumps and do not require electricity to operate. Other systems may use electrically powered pumps. The choice depends on site conditions, available infrastructure, and dosing requirements.
The differences between hydraulic and electric dosing pumps are explained in more detail in our guide to hydraulic vs electric pumps.
What types of products are typically dosed into livestock water?
Inline dosing systems are commonly used to dose supplements, vitamins, minerals, sanitation agents, and water conditioning products. The suitability of any product depends on compatibility with the dosing system and manufacturer guidelines.
What factors should be considered when selecting an inline dosing system for livestock?
Key factors include water pressure and flow, dosing ratio requirements, system layout, water quality, and the type of products being dosed. Farm size and management practices may also influence system selection.
Are inline dosing systems suitable for both small and large livestock operations?
Yes. Inline dosing systems can be scaled to suit a wide range of farm sizes, from small operations to large multi-trough systems, depending on system design and dosing requirements.