Calf Housing

Properly selected and managed appropriate calf shelters have a significant effect on optimum calf growth and well-being. By using the right products and good workmanship, operating environment and conditions will be profitable. Depending on environment and breeding and calf rearing model and systems calf housing requirements changes. But in all conditions Calf yards, houses, floors should be kept Dry, Clean and Soft. Calves start into life and to strengthen resistance it is ideal to offer them a healthy, highly clean and germ-free environment

Calf boxes and hutches

Elevated calf boxes, hutches & Pens are proven solutions to keep young calves safe and healthy which is also economical for farmers. models on slated floors with castor wheels offer more flexibility and even better mobility. The bedding in the hutch stays drier due to the plastic grid.

Indoor calf pens provide the most suitable environment for animals to stay separate to prevent infection. “Special-climate” environment that allows the calves to feed more on concentrated food.

Outdoor hutches for open areas animals enjoy all the benefits of the fresh air with and cost reducing for labor and care. Recommended to use Polyester or polyethylene calf huts in open areas which are not affected by UV rays, extreme hot or cold environmental conditions that prevent the sun rays and remain cool even at high temperatures.

Newly developed the ‘Hybrid’ – a unique new housing concept for calves, in which animals can be housed both individually and in small groups ‘outdoors.’ This allows calves to be kept in the same pen from day one to three months of age. The system was developed with labor, hygiene, and animal health in mind.

Hybrid calf pens

The latest innovation in calf housing Individual and group housing of calves in one system

For efficient, successful dairy farming, good calf rearing is increasingly important. In order to further optimize calf breeding, the ‘CalfOTel Hybrid’ has developed – a unique new housing concept for calves, in which animals can be housed both individually and in small groups ‘outdoors.’ This allows calves to be kept in the same pen from day one to three months of age. The system was developed with labour, hygiene, and animal health in mind. The CalfOTel Hybrid.

CalfOTel Hybrid is specially designed to house animals outdoors. This provides a simple way to achieve a lower infection rate in and around the hutch, and the young animals enjoy all the benefits of the fresh air. The removable bulkheads make various configurations possible: 4×1, 2×2, 1×4, or (1×3 and 1×1). The CalfOTel Hybrid is made of fibreglass reinforced polyester, with a super-smooth inner coating. This makes the hutch easy to clean and disinfect. The movable flap on the front of the hutch provides a good view of the calves, and the farmer can stand upright inside the hutch. The shape of the hutch and the adjustable flap also ensure a good microclimate in all weather conditions.

Small groups in all-in, all-out system

The CalfOTel Hybrid is a good choice based on the results of previous research, by Veterinary Centre Someren and HAS University of Applied Sciences, on the importance of cleaning and disinfecting calf housing. In particular, the small, stable groups of up to 3-month-old calves in combination with an easily cleaned, all-in, all-out system have a positive effect on animal health. This serves as an important cornerstone for reduced losses and improved animal performance.

Our vision
CalfOTel maintains close, regular contact with livestock farmers, feed suppliers, researchers, and vets. We integrate our vision of calf rearing into our products. Researchers have identified three important aspects that ensure that calves are reared successfully: feed, housing, and management. Using the CalfOTel rearing systems, we develop the best calf housing with a focus on hygiene, health, and reducing labour. You can learn more about this on our website www.calfotel.com.

0-10 weeks Calf housing	SUEVI A	OTEL B	PEN C	HybriD
AREA USE	Outdoor / COVERED AREA	Outdoor / COVERED AREA	INDOOR	INDOOR
Raised	Elevated floor	Elevated floor		Elevated floor
FENCES	galvanized	galvanized	No	No
DOORS	galvanized	galvanized	galvanized	galvanized
Wheels	2 wheels	2 wheels	4 wheels	No
MATERIAL	Polyethylene	Fiber	Polyethylene	Polyethylene
UV Protection	YES	YES	No	No
Accessories	FULL*	FULL*	FULL*	FULL*
Rubber mat	CaBomat	CaBomat	CaBomat	CaBomat
sizes  LWH FENCES	220 x142x142 140x150x90	200x120x140 150x120x95	175x100x100 x	175x120x100 x