Minimum Space Requirement for Dairy Cattle
Class, Age, Size of Animal | Shed or Barn Floor Area (m²/animal) |
---|---|
Calves (up to 3 months) | 1 |
Calves (3 - 6 months) | 2 |
Calves (7 months - one year) | 3 |
Yearlings (1 - 2 years) | 4 |
Heifer/Steer (2 - 3 years) | 5 |
Milking and dry cows | 6 |
Cows in maternity stall | 10 |