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The BattLatch is a pocket sized timer which will release an attached spring or tape gate at a preset time and day. This device is absolutely brilliant for dairy farms using feedpads or for those who regularly break feed supplements before or after milking. The unit has a very low capital cost and no maintenance expenses.

Using the BattLatch, you can allow the herd access to the feedpad at very early hours before even the most energetic farm worker would care to rise. It also suits medium to large farms and herds, and those with long raceways to the dairy.

Satisfied users Rick and Julie McDonald, Putaruru Farmers, New Zealand, say: "We run a high input system. The Batt-Latch saves us 250-300 hours per year by letting the cows walk to the feedpad before milking, so we don't have to chase them. Experts say we also improve production by having the cows digest their food while standing in the yard."

Features of the BattLatch

  • Timed gate release, at the right time, every time.
  • Labour saving, less trips down the farm (maybe even a sleep-in!).
  • Fuel saving, less trips on the farm bike.
  • Less lameness and stress on livestock, they can shift at their own pace.
  • Reduced pasture pugging, can release stock before pugging occurs.
  • Easy to read, full message display lets you know exactly what you’ve programmed in.
  • Simple to use keypad programming up to four release times which can be daily, weekly or a once only event.
  • Noise of spring gate being released alerts stock that the gate is now open.
  • Now with solar panel so no battery charging required. This allows 100% usage.
  • Durable webbing belt easily attaches the BattLatch to posts and gateways.
  • Comes with heavy duty spring gate and power jumper lead.

You can quickly calculate the labour savings...
3/4 hr return trip with the herd x 240 milking days x 2 milkings = 360 hrs/year.

Even at $10 per hour, that's $3,600 per annum!

Farmers with multiple herds often buy one or two Batt-Latches per herd, using units to hold back after milking ensuring all of the herd get a chance at new grass.

Sound good? It should!

And now the really good news ... The BattLatch comes as a COMPLETE KIT -- which includes everything you need!

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