Livestock, agriculture and animal health professionals will love the features of the Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter. Producers, growers, veterinarians, and consultants in every field of agriculture will gain vital information regarding micro-climate conditions needed to maximize performance and profitability. This lightweight, handheld, multi-function meter can be used inside and out for spot measurement of current conditions and also tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data.

Heat Stress Management with Temperature-Humidity Index (THI):

• THI has been used for decades as a measure to classify heat stress risk in many livestock production and transportation operations
• This measurement includes both temperature and relative humidity and is a basis for both strategic and tactical management practices which benefit animal health, productivity and well-being
• The Kestrel 5000AG calculates and logs on-site THI based on user selection of either the NRC (National Research Council, 1971) or Yousef (Yousef, 1985) accepted THI calculations
• Objective and accurate site-specific measurements are critical to ensuring a heat stress management strategy that is cost effective; and they're at your fingertips with the 5000AG

Barn/Housing Ventilation Assessments:

• Regardless of the type of barn/house design all livestock require proper ventilation and air movement to maximize health, growth, and comfort
• The Kestrel 5000AG provides air speed and air flow measurements to quickly quantify air movement in the vicinity of livestock, locate drafts, measure fan effectiveness and confirm duct discharge velocity
• Volume air flow takes duct shape and dimensions into account and allows for accurate comparison of various locations in a system
• No calculator is needed to determine airflow with the Kestrel® 5000AG; a few quick menu picks and built-in averaging gives you accurate readings instantly

Microclimate, Harvest & Storage Conditions:

• Many livestock professionals also grow and store grains, hay and other feedstuffs
• The Kestrel 5000AG can measure micro-climates around the farm to determine where mold and disease may be a problem, ensuring conditions are right for harvesting, drying, and storage
• Leave the Kestrel® 5000AG in place anywhere in the field, barn or greenhouse to get a graphical history of overnight conditions

Built for Farm Use:

• Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards; 10 drops from 4’)
• Waterproof and dustproof (sealed to IP67 standards; 30’ submersion to 3’)
• Small, carry in your pocket or store in your glove box
• High visibility case to avoid loss
• Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions
• Airflow impeller can be field-replaced without tools if damaged; patented
• Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.
• 5-year manufacturer warranty
• Handheld, portable, data logger with on-screen graphing and measurement statistics
• Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers
• Kestrel® COC regarding accuracy of measurements

Kestrels® have been put to the test in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions and auto pit crews are just a few who rely on a Kestrel to provide them with the crucial environmental data they need. Veterinarians have been purchasing Kestrel meters for years, knowing they will provide the readings they need immediately and reliably. Farmers know a Kestrel® meter can help them avoid property damage, reduce livestock losses, and maximize productivity.

Measurements:

• Air flow
• Air speed
• Altitude
• Barometric pressure
• Density altitude
• Dew point temperature
• Heat stress index
• Relative humidity
• Station pressure (absolute pressure)
• Temperature
• THI
• Wet bulb temperature (psychrometric)
• Windchill

Who's Using the Kestrel® 5000AG Agriculture Environmental Meter?

• Dairy Producers
• Cattle Ranchers
• Poultry Growers
• Swine Operations
• Livestock Transporters
• Livestock Processors
• Veterinarians
• Nutritionists
• Ag Consultants
• Facility Managers
• Facility Inspectors
• Researchers

Includes:

• Neck Lanyard
• AA Lithium Battery (average life 400 hours)
• Protective Drawstring Pouch
• Instruction Manual
• 5-year manufacturer warranty
• Tips for taking accurate measurements
• K5000AG User Guide