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Youngstock housing – Housing layout and construction. Although there are a number of alternative housing systems available for calves, all must provide for the calf’s needs, ensuring health is optimised, performance is maximised and welfare standards and regulations are complied with.
Apr 7, 2018 · The robust fibreglass, domed igloo houses between 13-15 calves with a penned, straw area outside the opening. Typically, they are sited outside an existing roof, facing inwards on either side...
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The inside area is dry and protected from the weather, and outside, the calves can get limited exercise and sunlight. The calves can choose their preferred environment depending on the weather. With igloos holding 4–15 calves, there is an opportunity for social interaction with other calves.
14. Housing Newborns and Calves • Newborns and calves are not housed in groups, instead in individual pens under the same roof. • The calf pens are constructed next to each other such that calves can see the other calves but with enough space in between to avoid physical contact with the other calves.
The minimum recommended air spaces per calf within a building are 6.0m 3 for newborn calves and 10.0m 3 for 12 week old calves. Minimum individual pen size should be: 1.5m long x 0.75m wide up to 4 weeks; 1.8m long x 1.0m wide up to 8 weeks ; Calves over 8 weeks old should not be individually penned.
Natural ventilation works best when the calf house is positioned at right angles to the prevailing wind and the building is not excessively wide (ideally <12m) or excessively high (3.35m to 4m at the eaves is rec-ommended). Air inlets can be provided by York-shire boarding or vented sheeting.
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4.5m. Think about Air space is critical with a minimum of 6m3 air space per calf at birth, increasing to 10m3 by 2 months of age and at least 15m3 by 6-7 months. The greater the number of calves in a single air space, the greater is the risk to health. Calf hutches are very popular, for good reason.