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SIP does great work in Brno ZOO

All in one operation Before Brno Zoo decided to buy SIP machines, they carried out separate mowing and forage collection, which required more time and fuel consumption. It was necessary to choose machines that would provide quality feed and high efficiency, while still being agile enough for passages to hard-toreach pens. In 2017, they decided to buy the SILVERCUT DISC F ALP front mower and the SENATOR 17|9 loading trailer, which they use for mowing and real-time forage collection. The combination thus saves time and money, as two processes are combined in one stroll of the tractor.

For animals, quality feed is essential As early as around 5am, they start preparing animal feed. Mowing takes place every day from Monday to Saturday, with one self-loading wagon delivered to the zoo daily. Bison, yaks, camels, zebras, giraffes, sheep, goats and horses are fed before opening so as not to disturb visitors later with machines. Mr Bača is very enthusiastic about the SIP SILVERCUT DISC F ALP front mower and says that with a working width of 2.7 m it is easy to operate and adapts perfectly to the terrain. Hitching to the tractor requires little preparation time and is very easy. During mowing, mechanical suspension on the SIP mower is important, which allows for excellent adjustment and thus clean, high-quality forage and an even cut faster renovation of the turf.

Three seasons passed smoothly Since the first season of 2017, the zoo did not record any problems or failures with the SIP machines, only routine technical maintenance. Head of the feeding department Mr Prchal praised the durability of the blades on the mower, and the quick-change blade system (QCS), which makes the change very easy. Mr Bača also highlighted as very positive the easy maintenance of the SIP SILVERCUT DISC F ALP mower.

Quality feed is very important for Brno Zoo in the Czech Republic.

With SIP grassland harvesting machines, we can produce highquality and, above all, pure fodder. Experience with the use of SIP machines was shared with us by Mr Jaroslav Prchal, who is responsible for animal feeding at the zoo, and Mr. Radek Bača, who leads the field of machine management.