The document discusses electrical issues affecting farms, including stray voltage from uncontrolled ground current in the outdated North and East Perth electrical grid. Dirty electricity from sources like variable speed fans and energy efficient lights can cause animal welfare problems like reduced feed intake and lower productivity. While wind turbines may also be a concern, more research is still needed. The document advocates for developing industry support from groups like municipalities and farmers to address these electrical issues through political actions and further information sharing.

1. ELECTRICAL ISSUES
Steve Dolson
Legacy Holsteins , Atwood

2. DIRTY ELECTRICITY

3. Uncontrolled Ground Current
• STRAY VOLTAGE -
• ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE
• Reduced Feed Intake
• Lower productivity
• Reduced reproductive performance
• Increased Health Problems and Death loss

5. North & East Perth Electrical Grid
• Outdated Infrastructure
• Undersized Primary Neutral
• Source of uncontrolled ground current

6. Dirty Electricity
SOURCES
• Variable speed fans
• Battery chargers
• Various energy efficient lights
• Poorly connected motors
• Unbalanced loads
• Primary Neutral from Electrical Grid

7. Concern with Turbines
• Insufficient Research
• Lack of Government Concern
• Preliminary Testing by Field Specialists
Indicates Issues

8. Political Actions
• DEVELOPING INDUSTRY SUPPORT
• Municipal
• Federation of Agriculture
• Research Community

9. More Information
• Highlights of November Meeting
go to
perthcountyfarmers.ca
.