The Calf-Master Polytunnel
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Our calf tunnels create an ideal environment for nurturing calves from birth, providing both protection and excellent ventilation.
Polytunnels designed for calf housing have proven to be valuable tools for farmers, contributing to improved animal welfare and enhanced profitability over the years.
The stable and protective environment significantly reduces stress on the animals, leading to optimal growth by improving food conversion to weight gain. This, in turn, can increase the survival rate of calves by minimizing mortality from exposure.
The design of our calf houses incorporates 1.5m straight sides, allowing for 1m of box profile steel to shield calves from breezes. Additionally, there is 0.5m of high-strength windbreak material above, ensuring adequate ventilation above calf height.
Roof vents situated in the middle of the polytunnel facilitate the escape of warm air, promoting a fresh and airy atmosphere. The canopy and gutters on both sides prevent bedding from getting wet.
These calf rearing polytunnels have gained popularity, thanks to their white roof that allows natural light, including UV, to pass through. This not only maintains good air quality but also aids in disinfecting the structure between batches of calves, ultimately reducing the costs associated with artificial lighting.
The Calf-Master is available in 18,24 and 30ft wide structures or in multispans of 30ft. Our most popular multi-span structure is a triple span with two outer bays of 30ft and an internal bay of 18ft.
About Your Calf-Master Polytunnel...
The Calf-Master Agricultural Polytunnel is the perfect structure for you, if you are thinking of adding covered roof space to your farm. Designed and proven for cattle, its the perfect substitute for a portal framed building.
The Specification Includes:
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Z35 High Tensile Steel: The calf master, whatever the size uses Z35 galvanised Structural steel for its hoops and 50.8mm for ridge tubes and bracing
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Pressure Treated Timbers: We exclusively provide pressure-treated 100mm x 50mm timbers for the side rails and 100mm x 75mm Timbers for the Gable end frames
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1.0m high Box Profile steel sides to improve rigidity and provide a safe haven for calves laying against the side of the polytunnel. 500mm of livestock netting is provided to allow for free moving ventilation over the backs of the calves.
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Triple Ridge: Offering enhanced wind protection and increased stability for your polytunnel.
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Wide Door Opening: We offer a 3.6m wide door opening as standard, but this is customisable to suit your needs should you need it.
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Ground Tube Foundations: Our foundation system involves digging and filling a hole with concrete to secure the structure to the ground. If you're installing on a concrete pad, you have the option to use baseplates instead.
If you require further information with regards to the suitability of the structure for your setting, please feel free to give us a call or enquire below...