Calving pens have gone out of fashion as building design has swung in favour of yards and block calving herds prefer paddocks. But individual pens can’t be beaten for hygiene and handling – and the ...

Many indoor-housed cows isolate at calving when given the opportunity, and calving behaviors vary by blind and pen design. The objectives of this study were to determine if cows preferred calving in a ...

Calves need a dry, comfortable resting area and individual pens. Raising dairy calves is fraught with risks, but good calf pen design and management can optimize the young animals’ growth and minimize ...