Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter

The Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter is an indispensable instrument for farmers, veterinarians, and animal handlers.

This compact and robust environmental meter offers precise measurements for evaluating ventilation efficacy, barn climate, bovine thermal pressure, ambient velocity, outdoor microclimates, storing conditions, and other transportation security requirements.

The Kestrel 5000AG is designed to support the needs of livestock, agricultural, and animal health professionals. Producers, growers, vets, and consultants in various agricultural domains can benefit from the insights this lightweight, handheld, multi-function meter provides regarding micro-climate conditions and data recording. Providing spot measurements both indoors and outdoors, it stores over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data. With the custom Kestrel 5 Series Rotating Vane Mount, the Kestrel 5000AG can be used as a stable weather station for extended observation periods.

Heat Stress Management with THI:

THI, (Temperature-Humidity Index)  has been used for decades as a measure to classify heat stress risk in many livestock production and transportation operations. This measurement includes both temperature and relative humidity and is a basis for both strategic and tactical management practices which benefit animal health, productivity and well-being. The Kestrel 5000AG calculates and logs on-site THI based on user selection of either the NRC(National Research Council, 1971) or Yousef (Yousef, 1985) accepted THI calculations. Objective and accurate site-specific measurements are critical to ensuring a heat stress management strategy that is cost effective; and they're at your fingertips with the 5000AG.

Barn / Housing Ventilation Assessments:

The Kestrel 5000AG measures air speed and air flow to identify drafts, gauge fan effectiveness and verify duct velocity. It takes duct shape/dimensions into account for precise volume air flow comparison. No calculator needed; menu picks and built-in averaging provide accurate readings immediately.

LiNK, Kestrel's Bluetooth^® low energy-powered system, is included with the Kestrel 5000AG. With LiNK, users can view custom dashboards of real-time readings on iOS, Android, PC, or Mac devices up to 100' away. Additionally, users can download stored data and update their Kestrel's firmware with the latest improvements.

Recent iOS and Android devices include built-in Bluetooth^® low energy technology; for connection to a PC or Mac, a Kestrel LiNK USB Dongle must be purchased. Conversely, non-LiNK units can be connected to computers but not phones or tablets, requiring the Kestrel USB Data Cable.

Tested in harsh conditions, U.S. Special Forces, combat weather teams, wildland firefighters, smoke jumpers, Mt. Everest expeditions, auto pit crews, veterinarians, and farmers rely on Kestrel to provide crucial data, avoid property damage, reduce livestock losses, and maximize productivity. Shouldn’t YOU?

Built for the Farm:

• Rugged (drop tested to MIL-STD-810G standards – 10 drops from 4’).
• Waterproof and dustproof (sealed to IP67 standards – 30’ submersion to 3’).
• Small – carry in your pocket or store in your glove box.
• High visibility case to avoid loss.
• Large, hi-res, hi-contrast, graphic display is perfectly readable in the brightest sunlight and is backlit for use in low-light conditions.
• Airflow impeller can be field-replaced without tools if damaged – patented!
• Protective pouch, neck lanyard and Lithium AA battery included.
• 5-year warranty.
• Handheld, portable, data logger with on-screen graphing and measurement statistics.
• Optional LiNK connectivity powered by Bluetooth® low energy provides wireless communication to mobile devices and computers.
• Kestrel COC regarding accuracy of measurements

All Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are designed & manufactured in the U.S.A and are backed by a Manufacturer's 5-year warranty. Using cutting edge innovation and technology, Kestrel Instruments are designed for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes. Rugged and durable, Kestrels are drop tested, waterproof and designed to float if dropped in water.