Wintering feed systems for deer
A complete deer focused wintering page including planning, designing and operating a winter feeding system. This includes crop based wintering and feed pads
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DINZ
Off-paddock facility selector
Loose housed barn - soft bedding material
This is a fully covered facility, usually built with plastic or steel roofing. This site explains the benefits and limitations of the system, design considerations and advisor tips on how to maximise the system benefits
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DairyNZ
Loose housed barn - slatted concrete
A fully covered facility, usually with a plastic film over a frame type roof and a concrete slatted floor covering an effluent holding bunker, large enough to hold the effluent for extended periods. This site explains the benefits and limitations of the system, design considerations and advisor tips on how to maximise the system benefits
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DairyNZ
Freestall barn
These are permanent, engineered structures, in which dairy cattle are housed and provided with their daily dietary requirements and water. They may be open air, partially or fully enclosed. This site explains the benefits and limitations of the system, design considerations and advisor tips on how to maximise the system benefits
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DairyNZ
Stand off pad
A stand-off pad is a purpose built, drained loafing area where stock can be held for long periods when it is not suitable to have them on pasture. This site explains the benefits and limitations of the system, design considerations and advisor tips on how to maximise the system benefits
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
Permanent Feedpad
A feedpad is used for regular supplementary feeding and loafing of cattle on an area of land that is either formed with a solid foundation and/or concreted to establish a permanent facility.
PROVIDER
DairyNZ
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