April Showers Bring May Flowers ☔🌷By: Minnie Ward, Calf Star Midwest Sales Representative Well I can honestly say, I think the end of winter weather is in sight. At least my water pails are not hockey pucks anymore!
With April showers we typically find more respiratory issues with the moisture in the air. If air exchanges are a challenge or if you believe you do not have enough air flow for your calves, find someone to fog your facility. It’s very simple and yet very visual.
How many air changes should we achieve in warmer weather months? Well, the answer is…it all depends on your facility.
Hutches are all natural exchanges with the calf’s ability to move about where it needs to find fresh clean air. However, you can add blocks to elevate your hutches in the summer for added air flow. Many calf barns need to be evaluated and usually supported by air inlets, fans, windows, tube fans or a combination. Industry standard is 6 mph for adequate air flow at the calf’s level.
Make sure your individual pens are also set up for the best benefit for cross ventilation.Here are some additional links for added ventilation support:
Calf Barn Fogging
Swift Start Program – Crystal Creek
Happy Spring! 😎🌷 Minnie
