Ventilation in calf suites
A functional ventilation means
- supply of fresh air
- exhaust of harmful gases / humidity
- temperature control
- minimum ventilation is determined in accordance with the carbon dioxide content produced by the animals being bred. Maintaining minimum ventilation also during the wintertime is a necessity. Maximum ventilation is carried out in the summer.
- optimal conditions for baby calves are most easily achieved in a separate calf suite.
The target temperature for calf suites is 15 to 20 degrees centigrade. The required temperature is affected by structural materials, air movement, and the quality and quantity of desiccant litter.
The relative humidity should be between 55 and 80 per cent: surplus humidity is condensed onto surfaces, causing contamination of both structures and animals.