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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
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