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Construction of a small scale zero grazing unit (SNV handbook)

Level 1 - Basic Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Introduction to smallholder zero grazing unit

4. Basic principles of cow barn design

5. Site plan

6. Cow comfort

7. Flexible and expandable

8. Simple, robust and economical

9. Optimization of movements, flow and labour efficiency

10. Specific aspects for cow barn design

11. Site preparation

12. Proposed construction materials: Wood

13. Proposed construction materials: Wood Cont'd...

14. Proposed construction materials: Steel

15. Proposed construction materials: Steel Cont'd...

16. Roof structure and roof covering

17. Fresh air

18. Cow barn ventilation

19. Floors

20. Floors Cont'd...

21. Flooring the walkway

22. Instructions on construction of walkways for cows

23. Resting/laying areas

24. Cubicle bedding depth and quality

25. Cubicle bedding rubber mattress quality

26. Manure collection drain and manure bunker/pit

27. Rain harvesting

28. Cow barn maintenance