Overwintering Cattle
By The PFFA
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Part four of our overwintering series - keeping cattle safe over winter - a lot depends on the kind of barn you have.
- Well ventilated cow sheds help prevent diseases, whilst letting in fresh air and natural light and lessening rain and snow ingress.
- good drainage to remove excess moisture
- cubicles for extra snugness
- access to a concrete yard
- preferably a view
- always supplied with fresh water and feed
- Traditional open-fronted cart-shed
This video shows the principles of design:
youtube.com/watch?v=hz4u3OZiisA
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