Barn design & ventilation

Veterinary input on new dairy facilities and retrofits with attention to cow comfort, lying and standing space, cow and people flow, feed and water access, special-needs areas, heat load, moisture and air quality. Ventilation assessment considers how fresh air enters, moves through and leaves the barn in different seasons.

Involve us early in a new build or renovation, before layout decisions become expensive to change. An assessment is also useful when cows avoid stalls or areas, bedding stays damp, condensation or odour persists, respiratory problems recur, or heat stress affects comfort and performance.

We begin with your herd, building constraints and goals, then walk the facility or review plans with you and the project team. You receive prioritized observations and practical design questions; specialized engineering measurements or contractor input may still be required for final specifications.