Raising Cattle/Space

Floor space requirements for different livestock : Type of animalFloor space requirement (m2)Maximum number of animals/penHeight of the shed (cm)Covered areaOpen areaCattle and BuffaloesBulls12.024.01175 cm in medium and heavy rain fall and 220 in dry areas.Cows3.57.050Buffaloes4.08.050Down – calver12.012.01Young – calves1.02.030Old – calves2.04.030Sheep and GoatEwe/Nanny1.0-60300 cms in dry areas and 220 in heavy rain fall areasLamb/kid0.4-75Ram/buck3.4--Milch doe1.4mx1.2m-Single stallPigsBoar6.0 – 7.08.8 –12.0-200 – 250cmFarrowing sow7.0-9.08.8 – 12.0-Weaner/fattening pig0.9 – 1.80.9 – 1.830Dry sow/gilt1.8 – 2.71.4 – 1.83 – 10 Feeding and watering space : Type of animalSpace/animal (cm)Total manger length in a pen for 100 animals(cm)Total water tank length in a pen for 100 animals (cm)Adult cattle and buffaloes60 – 756000 – 7500600 – 750Calves40 – 504000 – 5000400 – 500Adult sheep and goat40 – 504000 – 5000400 – 500Lambs and kids30 – 353000 – 3500300 – 500Adult pigs60 – 756000 – 7500600 – 750Growing pigs25 – 352500 – 3500250 – 350