The livestock housing solutions specialist, Galebreaker, has established itself as a leading provider of bespoke animal welfare services, catering to the needs of farmers and farm businesses. By providing tailored support packages, Galebreaker’s animal welfare team empowers farmers to create and maintain environments that maximize animal health.
Comprehensive Support Packages
Galebreaker’s comprehensive support packages encompass a range of services, including youngstock housing assessments and heat stress monitoring, as well as heat stress monitoring and reports.
- Youngstock housing assessments to identify potential issues and optimize animal health
- Heat stress monitoring and reports to provide farmers with valuable insights into environmental impacts
- Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) tool, providing a detailed overview of heat stress risks
Since launching the online THI tool, Galebreaker and Phibro Health have installed a growing number of sensors at farms across the UK. These sensors offer an increasingly detailed overview of heat stress risks, enabling farmers to take proactive measures to protect their livestock.
Advanced Assessments and Consultancy Services
Galebreaker offers advanced assessments using vision monitoring cameras, smoke testing, and milk production data, individually tailored to meet specific needs. These assessments provide a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors affecting animal health and productivity.
- Calf building assessments: smoke bomb testing, drainage, lighting, spacing, and hygiene reviews
- Expert input at the design stage of calf housing through collaboration with agricultural planning consultants or architects
- Bespoke reports highlighting recommendations for improvement and optimizing animal health
For dairy herds, Galebreaker provides reports that reveal the impact of heat stress on fertility, lameness, and milk yields. These reports are invaluable for businesses aiming to maximize productivity and profitability.
Women in Industry: A Strong Presence
Galebreaker has a strong commitment to promoting women in industry, with Chloe Rodriguez, head of the animal welfare team, being a prime example. Ms. Rodriguez is a bioveterinary science graduate with expertise in Positive Pressure Tube Ventilation (PPTV) design and CowSignals behavioural management.
“At Galebreaker, we’re committed to helping farmers make more informed decisions through a better understanding of environmental impacts. Our advisory services provide comprehensive insight into how housing affects animal physiology and independent advice on ways to make crucial improvements that will enhance health and performance.” – Chloe Rodriguez, head of Galebreaker’s animal welfare team
Galebreaker’s expertise extends beyond agriculture into commercial and industrial spaces. They enhance workspaces through internal partitioning and provide solutions to safeguard equipment at power stations, food processing, recycling, and data centres from adverse conditions.
Innovative Solutions and Future Directions
Galebreaker is pioneering the next generation of smart farm building control systems, operated via mobile apps. This innovation is complemented by their consultancy services, designed to enhance livestock welfare and support the economic and environmental sustainability of farm businesses.
The company’s dedication to innovation and excellence remains unwavering, fueled by its commitment to enhancing the environments where people and animals work and live. With an annual turnover of over £10M and more than 50 staff, Galebreaker continues to grow and thrive as a leading provider of bespoke animal welfare services.
The company has recently celebrated 40 years of manufacturing with customers, dealers, and staff at an anniversary event and agri-conference.
