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Floor space requirements

Type of animal Floor space requirement (m2) Maximum no of animals / pen Height of the shed ( cm)
Covered area Open area
Bulls 12.0 24.0 1 175 cm. in medium and heavy rain fall and
220 cm. in dry areas.
Cows 3.5 7.0 50
Buffaloes 4.0 8.0 50
Down – calver 12.0 12.0 1
Young – calves 1.0 2.0 30
Old – calves 2.0 4.0 30

Feeding and watering space requirements

Type of animal Space per animal (cm) Total manger length in 
a pen for 100 animals(cm)		 Total water tank length in 
a pen for 100 animals (cm)
Adult cattle & buffaloes 60 – 75 6000 – 7500 600 – 750
Calves 40 – 50 4000 – 5000 400 – 500

Source : Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, Chennai

Updated on April 2015

 

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