Description of the BasisFeeder
For economic optimal and physiologically correct free-choice mineral supplementation of grazing cattle and sheep
BasisFeeder protects expensive mineral supplements from rainwater and dung etc. by help of a rubber cover, which the animals push up with their heads when they eat. The sloping outer walls ensure, together with a comfortable height that animals neither tips it around nor steps on it. Easy to move and inexpensive to transport. Falls discreetly into the landscape.
The special triangular form, reuleaux triangular inspired, with round corners makes the dimensions of the feeder small in comparison to its huge capacity of 74 litres volume - dependent on the density of the mineral feed supplements, for instance equal to a capacity about 120 kg - despite small dimensions, makes it cheap to transport, and is one of the reasons for a cheap price in comparison to other feeders.
A reuleaux triangle is a special geometrical form, and as visulaised here, the form provides for a higher volume than a circular form that shall fit into the same square.
Other information and facts
The top is a strong and reinforced rubber sheet, which the animals push up with their heads when they eat.
Has a total volume of 74 litres, including three compartments of each 19 litres, which provides the opportunity to use it for different mineral types at once. Can for instance be used for both granulated minerals, buckets with molassed minerals, fodder salt and lick stones. The three compartments are perfect as protection and fixation of mineral buckets with diameters of up to 30 cm (bottom). The molassed minerals maintain in this way an appetizing moist surface. The three compartments are perfect as protection and fixation of mineral buckets with diameters of up to 30 cm (bottom). The molassed minerals maintain in this way an appetizing moist surface.
One feeder serves up to about 50 animals.
The plastic parts of the feeder is made of non-toxic materials in accordance with EU's food hygiene regulations.
Height: 35 cm - Width: 80 cm - the rubber cover has a diameter of 100 cm. - Weight: 18 kg.
It is possible to re-use all parts of the BasisFeeder. The plastic parts are marked with a re-circulation sign for correct sorting.
The BasisFeeder is frost durable so it is possible to let it stand outside during winter.
The colours of the plastic of the BasisFeeder is protected by a UV filter in order to reduce bleaching.
The mineral feeder is well tested and applicable for the following types of livestock:
- All types of grazing cattle, also those with long horns
- Grazing sheep
BasisFeeder pics & clips
BasisFeeder packing
BasisFeeders are stacked on pallets with parts for 20 units per pallet. The pallet measures 150 cm x 80 cm x approx. 180 cm (l x w x h) and weighs approx. 375 kg.
High quality and easy installation
'We love the quality and how easy they are to set up', says Heike Berens from Galnagh Pastoral Company, a sheep operation in Victoria, Australia.
The sheep take to BasisFeeders quickly
'We have now had time to install the feeders and observe how quickly the sheep take to them', says Heike Berens from Galnagh Pastoral Company, a sheep operation in Victoria, Australia.
Protects against the rain
The rubber cover protects the minerals from rain and other contaminants.
Three compartments
With three compartments, one can provide three different kinds of minerals.
Discreet design
With low height and dark colors, the BasisFeeder discreetly falls into the landscape.
Reinforced rubber cover
The bottom is made of strong plastic and the rubber cover is reinforced.
Large capacity
A unique design provides a large capacity.
A good choice
With BasisFeeder you get a solution for optimal allocation of minerals to grazing cattle and sheep.
Quick learning
The animals quickly learn to lift the rubber cover.
Stainless steel
Center bolt, washers and nut are in stainless steel.
Lambs > 25 kg require mineral supplementation
Lambs require mineral supplementation when they starts eating grass, as a rule, when they reach a weight of about 25 kg
Reinforced rubber cover
BasisFeeder
Good for cattle with long horns
BasisFeeder works well for animals with 'real horns'. It is here being used by the bull of a Texas Longhorn herd in Denmark. Texas Longhorns is the cattle breed with the longest horns in the whole world - the record is currently 2.4 m for bulls and cows.
Satisfied users
The Danish Texas Longhorn breeder Viggo Mortensen says that his animals love the BasisFeeder, and that it works perfectly!
Proven type, further developed
'BasisFeeder' is the result of further development and improvement of similar types of mineral feeders. What is special about 'BasisFeeder' is its Reuleaux triangle inspired shape, which despite its compactness has a large capacity. 'BasisFeeder' is also ideal for placing buckets with molassed minerals, so that they do not tip over and spills their content, but protects them from being dried from sun and wind or soaked by rain.
Discrete in the landscape
BasisFeeder ensures in a discrete way an optimal mineral supplementation.
Difficult to tip over
Pregnant ewes of the breed Whiteheaded Marshsheep.
Three compartments
Each of the three sections of the BasisFeeder contains 17 liters, and the total volume is 66 liters.
Easy anchoring possible
As the mineral feeder between the heavy plastics walls is having a narrow lumen, it is possible to anchor it by placing it over one or more poles which protrudes approximately. 20 cm up from the ground surface.
Reuleaux triangular shaped
The special triangular shape with rounded corners makes BasisFeeder cheap to transport, provides a high capacity despite small dimensions, and is one of the reasons for a low price compared to other mineral feeders. Therefore this very unique and innovative element in the shape of the BasisFeeder is patented.
Provides good hold for buckets
The three compartments are perfect as protection and fixation of mineral buckets with diameters of up to 30 cm (bottom). The molassed minerals maintain in this way an appetizing moist surface.
Made of strong plastic
The BasisFeeder is solid made of strong plastic and rubber, weighs just over 18 kg, 80 cm wide and approx. 34 cm high. The angled outer walls ensure, together with a comfortable height that animals neither tips it around nor steps on it. Here with Scottisch Highland cattle.
Particularly suitable for cattle with horns and sheep
BasisFeeder is particularly suitable for cattle with horns and sheep. Here with Whiteheaded Marshsheep.
Rubber cover protects the minerals
BasisFeeder protects expensive mineral supplements from rainwater and dung etc. by help of a rubber cover, which the animals push up with their heads when they eat - here with 2nd years heifers of Danish Holstein.
DOWNLOADS
Instruction for assembly and use
The instruction for assembly and use is included as part of the assembly set that follows each feeder.
Multilingual version
You may of course also download pictures from above by opening them, right click and select download.
BasisFeeder distributors
MicroFeeder A/S
Skødstrupbakken 64
DK-8541 Skødstrup
Other countries
Tel. +45 6141 5441
http://www.microfeeder.com
Main contact: Henning Lyngsø FOGED
DLG Amba
Ballesvej 2
DK-7000 Fredericia
Denmark
Tel. +45 3368 5600
http://www.vilofoss.com
Main contact: Dorthe Truelsen NØRGAARD
Vilomix Norway AS
Hensmoveien 30
N-3516 Hønefoss
Norway
Tel. +47 3214 0100
http://www.vilomix.no
Main contact: Helle BAKKEN
Lantmännen ek för
Fack 950063
R 059 106 54 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel. 0771-111 222, Knappval 1 och 1
http://www.lantmannen.com
Main contact: Fråga på art. 401243/Mineral Vicke
SERMIX SAS
CSP France, TALHOUET SAINT NOLFF, BP 60518
FR-56017 VANNES CEDEX
France
Tel. +33 32 384 8089
https://www.wisium.com/
Main contact: Fabrice BEDEL
AS Dimedium
Roheline 9
EE-61410 Tähtvere, Tartu
Estonia
Tel. +372 739 0696
http://www.dimedium.ee/
Main contact: Arne TUHKUR
UFA AG
Byfangstrasse 7
CH-3360 Herzogenbuchsee
Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 434 11 25
http://www.ufa.ch
Main contact: Hansueli RÜEGSEGGER
Vilofarm A/S
Søagervej 9
9500 Hobro
Denmark, NO, SE, FI, EE, LV, LT
Tel. +45 9852 1144
http://www.vilofarm.com
Main contact: Michael Baden RØRHOLM
ALM centrum s.r.o.
Dubovsko 277
763 12 Vizovice
Czech Republic
Tel. +420 606 255 251
http://www.almvizovice.cz/
Main contact: Pavel KRIEGLER
Bústólpi ehf.
Oddeyrartanga
600 Akureyri
Iceland
Tel. +354 460 3350
http://www.bustolpi.is
Main contact: Hólmgeir KARLSSON
FinnLacto Oy
Tuottajantie 57
FI-60100 Seinäjoki
Finland
Tel. +358 6 4210 300
http://www.finnlacto.fi/
Main contact: Pasi NIEMI
Willab AB
Hålarpsvägen 15
SE-269 62 GREVIE
Sweden
Tel. +46 (0)431 44 59 00
http://www.willab.se
Main contact: Johan TAGESON
Bernthal Eesti OÜ
Keskasula 25, Kuremaa
EE-48445 Jõgeva vald
Estonia
Tel. +372 53400121
mailto: raul.soodla@jptl.ee
Main contact: Raul SOODLA
P. Lindberg Maskinforretning
Sdr. Ringvej 1
DK-6600 Vejen
Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
Tel. +45 7696 2320
http://www.p-lindberg.dk
Main contact: Hans ROSENBERG
Hankkija Oy
Peltokuumolantie 4, PL 390
FI-05801 HYVINKÄÄ
Finland
Tel. +358 10 02 7901
http://www.hankkija.fi
Main contact: Jani KAUTTO
Agri Center Sverige AB
Korsholm 7057
SE-242 97 Hörby
Sweden
Tel. +46 416-19625
https://www.gardsservice.se
Main contact: Tommy LÖFVENHAMN
Olitys
La Chardronnais
FR-35680 Louvigné de Bais
France
Tel. +33 6 42 30 50 16
http://www.olitys.fr
Main contact: Christophe TANGUY
ALFALOR
11 rue de la Princesse Mathilde Brouchetière
54150 Val de Briey
France
Tel. +33 (0)3 82 33 46 10
http://www.alfalor.com
Main contact: Eric HOELTGEN
SYMBIOPOLE SAS
ZA des Ecugnières
21390 PRECY SOUS THIL
France
Tel. +33 03 80 64 47 99
http://www.symbiopole.com
Main contact: Aurélie BOIZOT
B D Supplies Ltd.
Tinarra Tippermallo Road
PH1 3QL Perth Perthshire
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 01738 842996
https://www.bdsupplies.co.uk/
Main contact: Joanne DONALDSON
AGRI ESTUAIRE SAS
La Cagassais
44320 ST PERE EN RETZ
France
Tel. +33 02 4021 7846
https://www.agriestuaire.fr
Main contact: Thomas GAUTIER
AMPROLYS LAB
76 La Chardronnais
35680 Louvigne de Bais
France
Tel. +33 06 5075 5495
https://www.amprolys.com/
Main contact: Mathilde EUVRARD
TIMAC AGRO
27 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt BP 70158
35400 Saint Malo
France
Tel. +33 0299 206520
https://www.timacagro.com/
Main contact: Louise MESSERLY
Farm24 OÜ
Pikk 37B, Ambla alevik, Järva vald
73502 Järvamaa
Estonia, Latvia, Finland
Tel. https://farm24.ee/
https://farm24.ee/
Main contact: Margus PORKVELI
Deltavit
ZA du Bois de Teillay | Quartier du Haut Bois
35150 JANZÉ
France
Tel. +33 (0)2 99 47 53 79
https://www.deltavit.com/
Main contact: Audrey MAROT