Housing
13 August 2018
Piglets need warmth after birth as energy reserves to produce body heat are limited. They are also born with no immunity so need colostrum soon after birth a min 100ml per kg of birthweight within 16 hours is crucial to provide the energy, nutrients and antibodies to survive
22 May 2018
An overview of housing systems including cubicles and straw yards.
22 May 2018
A guide to ventilation for dairy cows buildings covering outlet and inlet ventilation and roof designs.
22 May 2018
An overview of building construction and design including costs, building types and adapting existing buildings.
22 May 2018
A guide to example building layouts straw yards, two and three row cubicles systems, calf and youngstock buildings.
22 May 2018
An overview of the requirements for dairy housing and the range of available systems.