Did you know that a single pneumonia outbreak in a beef calf can cost £82.10 per case (Tim Potter BVetMed PhD MRCVS, 2022). That figure includes the loss of daily weight gain, extra labour, and veterinary expenses. For dairy calves, the financial hit is even greater, while moderate cases in beef sucklers can result in losses of up to £128 in profitability over the life of the animal.

Investing in products like VentTube Fresh to improve ventilation and reduce pneumonia risk can protect your livestock and your bottom line. But what’s the return on investment? Our expert team at Galebreaker can help you analyse the financial benefits of better calf housing solutions. Meet the Team and Learn More.

As beef animals reach finishing weight, the risk of heat stress increases. This is due to the amount of fat under the skin, which reduces the cattle’s ability to dissipate heat easily. Bovine temperature and heat stress risk within beef finishing units can be managed through natural ventilation principles.  The stack effect happens when heat being produced within a building causes air to rise through an open ridge in the roof, this movement then drags in fresh air through open sides in the building. 

Galebreaker products can be used as part of a natural ventilation strategy for example, the Light Ridge not only provides an outlet for exhausting dirty and warm air but increases light transmission within the building, which is also beneficial to livestock. Variable ventilation products such as Rollerscreen and Side Curtains can provide an inlet for fresh air while also allowing weather protection when needed.