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The C-Dax Pasture Meter is a simple to use device designed to electronically measure grass cover to enable farmers to make timely decisions from consistently accurate data for planning grazing rotations, identifying potential feed surpluses or shortages, and to fully utilise their pasture resource to enable their farming operation to realise its full potential.
FeaturesHigh strength design weighing in at 75kg to eliminate bouncing, combined with advanced sensor technology enables speeds of up to 20kph while taking readings of 200 measurements per second—that’s 18,500 readings over a single 500m pass.
Unlike other devices, rain, dust, operator weight, rough ground, temperature, humidity, or hill slopes does not affect Pasture Meters accuracy. Bundled options ensure you have everything you need right from the start including ongoing support from the team at C-Dax.
The Tier Two model enables the user to record data then transmit wirelessly into feed management software to create feed wedges and budgeting forecasts.
The Auto Lift Kit saves you time and effort by not having to get off the bike to lift the device for gateways and tracks, so you can just get on and go.
For full information and testimonials visit www.pasturemeter.co.nz
During 2008,
AgResearch, DairyNZ and Massey University with support of Pastoral 21
Feeds Program conducted extensive independent calibration of the C-Dax
Pasture Meter on dairy pastures throughout New Zealand. Pastoral 21 is
funded by NZ Governments Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
(FRST), DairyNZ, Fonterra and Meat &Wool NZ.
Standardised trials were run in Northland (Dargaville), Waikato
(Ruakura), Taranaki (Hawera), Canterbury (Lincoln) and Southland
(Wallacetown). The results of these trials are shown in the table below.
C-Dax are pleased to provide you this information on behalf of the
Pastoral 21 team.
Results to date indicate that 35-40mm on the C-Dax Pasture Meter is
equivalent to 7–8 clicks and is the desired post-grazing residual to
ensure cows are offered high quality pasture in subsequent grazings.
Measuring post grazing residual height with the C-Dax Pasture Meter as
the cows are being collected for milking provides instantaneous feedback
on feeding levels and enables staff to make objective decisions on feed
allocation for the next grazing period i.e. sending the herd back to
that paddock to achieve the desired residual or moving them to a new
paddock.
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REGION |
MULTIPLIER (FACT) |
CONSTANT (PLUS) |
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Northland |
22.6 |
744 |
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Waikato |
16.3 |
700 |
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Taranaki |
21.8 |
827 |
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Canterbury |
18.1 |
729 |
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Southland |
17.7 |
825 |
Table 1. VALID FOR THE C-DAX PASTURE METER ONLY
For ease of use the calibration equations have been restricted to a
single constant and multiplier and are only valid for use with C-Dax
Pasture Meter. These average calibration equations for each region
provide a great starting point if you generally use one calibration
equation throughout the year.
SPEED
High strength design combined with advanced sensor technology enables
the C-Dax Pasture Meter to be used at speeds of up to 20kph—allowing
fast, accurate pasture measurement.
At this speed, Pasture Meter will take up to 200 measurements per
second—or 18,500 readings over a single 500m pass—compared to perhaps
250 readings over the same distance with a rising plate meter!
EASE & ACCURACY
Not only does this system allow quick and easy measurement of grass but
it also means that anyone can use it, independent of skills or training.
If you can ride an ATV you can use Pasture Meter.
The readings are totally independent of the user so you will always get
consistently accurate and comparable data no matter who is using it,
what their skill level is or vehicle dynamics are. So unlike ultrasonic
or plate meters, rain, dust, operator weight, rough ground, temperature,
humidity, or hill slopes do not affect Pasture Meter’s accuracy.
EFFICIENCY
Accurate pasture measurement won’t just tell you how much feed you have.
It will also easily identify areas of poor production that need
attention, enabling more efficient fertiliser application and helping
reduce your input costs.
FORECASTING AND UTILISATION
Establish a feed budgeting forecast and the potential to greatly improve
pasture utilisation, which in times of feed shortages can help you plan
your grazing round. As the season progresses, identify possible feed
surpluses for extra hay or silage.
It’s also ideal for calculating break feed sizes—increasing pasture
utilisation up to 15%.
EASY RECORD KEEPING AND TRACKING
Transfer data directly onto your computer for accurate and easy record
keeping, seasonal tracking, and comparisons. Bundled options ensure you have
everything you need right from the start including ongoing support from
the teams at C-Dax.
Pasturemeter T2 Manual MARCH 2011
(7,875kb)
While we make every effort to keep the information on this website up to date, it is provided on a "best endeavour" basis. We reserve the right to amend specifications without notice and add or remove products without notice.
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