Calf Shed

calf shed

The Topcalf calf house is renowned for its robust structural design. The galvanized steelwork on the concrete foundation wall and the insulated sandwich panels together provide load-bearing capacity for up to 1.5 m of snow. The barn has been developed to enhance animal health and labor efficiency—a combination that contributes to the farmer’s job satisfaction! With a floor area of 16.25 m², the Topcalf calf house is suitable for four to six calves.

✓ Healthy air circulation – The open-front system ensures a constant supply of oxygen-rich, clean air, promoting the lung health of calves.

✓ Stronger immune system – Calves develop greater resistance, feel more vigorous, and achieve optimal growth.

✓ Simple climate control – Large ventilation flaps in the rear wall allow precise regulation of the barn climate.

✓ Limited ammonia formation – The sloping concrete floor drains urine away, contributing to a cleaner and healthier living environment.

✓ Efficient stable cleaning – Mechanical manure removal is made possible by the concrete foundation wall, saving time and labor.

Our latest group housing concept is the most complete fixed group housing on the market. This fixed calf pen is 5 metres long and 3,25 metres wide and offers space for about 6 to 8 calves. This calf housing system is fully equipped. Each group unit is equipped with rear ventilation sliders, insulated roofs, lighting and electricity.

Furthermore, this calf housing system is equipped with a feed fence with feeding trough and adjustable bars, and the group hutches can be easily entered through the passage doors equipped which are equipped with safety bars. Finally, these group hutches are equipped with a teat bucket holder, bucket holders, hay rack and drinking trough as standard.

Topcalf’s new fixed group housing has been developed taking into account Campina’s new regulations regarding their PlanetProof label in the Netherlands. These new regulations will come into force from 1 January 2025 and require calves to have at least 3 m² per calf until they are three months old. After 3 months, 1m² more per calf is required for each additional month. This group housing has 16.25 m², so it is possible to keep 4 calves in the same group housing until 4 months of age.