2009

Dr.D.P.Bhoite,Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Baramati

Loose housing system

Merits. 1.Require less cost. 2.Animals shows good heat symptoms. 3.Feeding and management of animals is very easy .. 4.Animal fels free and pleasant so that they can produce very well.. 5.This types of shed requires less labour than other kind of sheds.. 6.In future, change in place or structure can be possible. 7.This kind of sheds are very suitable in a area where high temperature is the problem for cattle and buffaloes.. 8.You can take animals in milk parlour where you can follow clean milk production practices.. Darwbacks:1. Spread of disease is possible but care should be taken by following strict preventive health care practices.. 2. Requires more space.. Cost of construction defers according to place, for this you can contact to your nearest civil engineers. In our area for flooring, manger construction requires Rs-250/- per sq.ft of expenditure. Space requirement:. Sr.No. Type of animal 1 2 3 4 5 Shed area-m2 Free area-m2 1- 1.5 2-2.5 3.5 - 4.0 8 12.0

Small calves up to 3 month age 1 - month calves Adult heifers Bufallo Buffalo bull 1-2 2 4 12.0

Design prepared By Dr.D.P.Bhoite ,KVK,Baramati.( [Below information is based on recommendations from National Agriculture Research System. The Effectiveness of the recommendations varies from place to place with changes in natural resource and climate. Farmers are advised to use the information on their own responsibility. KVK Baramati shall not be responsible for any consequences.]

05/12/2009

Feed & water space : Animals Length of mangers(m) [feed/water] Adult buffalo Calves 0.6 - 0.75 0.4 - 0.5 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.15 Breadth(m) [feed/water] depth (m) [feed/water] Height of inner wall(m) [feed/water] 0.5 0.2

Flooring should be kattcha or paving blocks and direction of farm should be perpendicular to wind direction.height of shed should be 12-13 ft in middle and at a corner 7-8 feets only.Design given below ha only one side for small number of animals.For more number of animals you may make two side shed keeping feeding pathway (alley) in middle of 5 length.

Design prepared By Dr.D.P.Bhoite ,KVK,Baramati.( [Below information is based on recommendations from National Agriculture Research System. The Effectiveness of the recommendations varies from place to place with changes in natural resource and climate. Farmers are advised to use the information on their own responsibility. KVK Baramati shall not be responsible for any consequences.]

05/12/2009

ISRAEL TYPE OF LOOSE HUOSING SYSTEM AT KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, BARAMATI

(BEFORE DESIGNING OF CATTLE SHED, CONSULT WITH VETERINARY EXPERTS AVAILABLE IN REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES OR LOCAL KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS IN THE STATE.ALSO TRY TO TAKE ESTIMATES FROM CIVIL ENGINEER FOR SHED CONSTRUCTION)

Design prepared By Dr.D.P.Bhoite ,KVK,Baramati.( [Below information is based on recommendations from National Agriculture Research System. The Effectiveness of the recommendations varies from place to place with changes in natural resource and climate. Farmers are advised to use the information on their own responsibility. KVK Baramati shall not be responsible for any consequences.]

05/12/2009

Loose housing system for dairy cattle or buffaloesDesign for animal shed:N E 3.5 long
covering sheet length

12-13
(Shed height)

2 long
1 depth of manger 7-8(Shed covering sheet length

3.5 high
(Wall height)

height)
1 width & 4 depth of gutter

3 long
feeding path

9 wall
thickness

2 manger height
7 length for
standing space for cattle

2 manger width

2 manger width

Watering troughs

Feeding pathway 3 long

15 long calf shed

25 length of
SHED AREA open shed

OPEN AREA FOR LOOSE HOUSING SYSTEM

65 7 Length of shed
SHED AREA

40 long cow shed

Watering troughs

width of shed

OPEN AREA FOR LOOSE HOUSING SYSTEM

1 width & 4 depth of gutter

(For 10 adult animals & 5 calves)

35 length of shed

Wooden fencing for open area