Animal e.g. cattle, stable air conditioning method, involves detecting water removal in troughs, and adjusting or regulating cooling parameter of animal stable based on detection of water removal from troughs

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The invention relates to a method and device for air conditioning animal stables, such as those for cattle. It uses sensors to detect how much water animals drink from troughs containing water at different temperatures. Based on this information, the system automatically adjusts the climate (cooling parameters) inside the stable to optimize the comfort and health of the animals.

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• Maintaining optimal climate conditions in cattle barns and animal stables
• Automated monitoring and adjustment of animal comfort in dairy farms
• Reducing heat stress in livestock during hot weather
• Integration with smart farming and precision agriculture systems for animal welfare

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• Improves animal comfort and welfare by regulating stable temperature based on actual animal needs
• Reduces the risk of heat stress in livestock, potentially increasing productivity and health
• Automates the stable climate management process, reducing manual intervention and labor
• Optimizes energy use by adjusting cooling only when necessary based on animal behavior

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The method involves drinking troughs (1a, 1b, 1c) provided to an animal stable for drinking water with two different temperatures. The water removal in each trough is detected, and cooling parameter i.e. temperature of the animal stable is adjusted or regulated based on detection of the water removal from the trough. One of the drinking troughs comprises water, where temperature of the water corresponds to current room temperature, and the drinking troughs comprises water supplied by a heat exchanger. An independent claim is also included for a device for air conditioning an animal stable.