Normally, the simpler the housing the more healthy the calves. Such systems do tend to be labor intensive. C. Types of housing vary but any kind can be used if ventilation is proper, the building is dry, no drafts are present and it is not over-crowded. If warm housing is used, adequate ventilation must be present. Disease problems due to lack of separation, humidity, and poor ventilation.
Disadvantage is labor intensity.
Allow 8 to 15 minutes per calf. In general, the less money you spend on calf housing the healthier your calves will be. If a calf can get no closer than six feet to another calf, he can neither transmit nor receive contagious diseases except via utensils. Allow one calf hutch per four adult cows. D. Feeding pre-weaned calves 1.