Composting Barn Open Day: Shannon area
Wednesday 26th October 2022
Jareha Ltd – Jarrod Rider, 400 cow herd
• BBQ lunch provided
• See a working composting barn in action
• SmartShelters consultants available for a discussion
• Book your on-farm consultation and proposal
COMPOSTING BARNS ARE THE FUTURE OF SOFT FLOOR COW HOUSING
Open day agenda
• General wintering and calving discussion
• How the herd has responded
• Barn system design, space allowance per cow etc
• Feedpad and on/off grazing use during lactation
• General economics and benefit
• Bedding life and type, use as fertiliser etc
• Q&A session with the farmer and the SmartShelters team
How the barn works
A composting barn helps to improve herd health by providing animals with clean, dry bedding. Furthermore, it opens up the possibility and enhances the productivity of winter milking.
In a composting barn, an aerobic system of ‘good bugs’ composts the effluent, keeping the bedding dry and your herd healthy. Once the bedding is taken out, it can be used as a nutrient-rich fertiliser.
The SmartShelters Difference
High-tech patented woven weave fabric
• Natural light improving the health of your cows and working conditions for your people
• Tested and trusted in the harshest of conditions from the extremes of the Antipodes Islands to the high country in New Zealand
Designed your way
• Our in-house CAD and design team will create a customised shelter for your herd size and farm
• Full on-farm dairy housing consultation
Effective composting solutions
• Soft floor bedding ripped daily
• Healthier for your cows
• Lower somatic cell count
• Less lameness and mastitis issues
SmartShelters Clear Span
• Reduces health and safety issues
• Easy maintenance
• Excellent natural ventilation and even temperatures
