Understanding and dealing with stray voltage problems

Authors

  • R. J. Gustafson Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • H. A. Cloud Agricultural Engineering Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; Animal Science Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • R. D. Appleman Animal Science Department, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1982no17p4-15

Keywords:

electricity, Electrocution, Milk production, milking parlours, stray voltage, cows, environment

Abstract

Stray voltages can cause serious problems in dairy operations and other confinement livestock systems. The sources are varied and their interactions make diagnosis difficult. This paper reviews the problem and presents diagnostic procedures which will help isolate the contributions from various sources. Correction based on the problem sources are described.

Cover image of the 17th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of the Nashville, Tennessee Skyline with inset Photos of Opryland and Opryhouse.

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Published

1982-11-01

How to Cite

Gustafson, R. J., Cloud, H. A., & Appleman, R. D. (1982). Understanding and dealing with stray voltage problems. The Bovine Practitioner, 1982(17), 4–15. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1982no17p4-15

Issue

No. 17 (1982 November)

Section

Articles