Poly Domes grow healthy calves and healthy profits

Poly Dome Calf Nurseries grow calves that are healthier and faster growing than calves kept in wooden huts, according to research by the University of Minnesota-Morris. Testing at other universities, and 13 years of farm testing confirm that Poly Dome grows bigger calves faster.

We are farmers ourselves and first introduced the plastic poly domes to Northern Ireland in 1993. We have approximately 35 Domes in use on our own farm (both the original poly domes and the big foots) and we are completely convinced of the suitability of these systems for European conditions.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is in maintaining calf health. Starting the calf off with a good bed of straw keeps it dry and coupled with this is excellent ventilation from the adjustable air vent chimney in the centre of the roof. This ventilation system is a key factor in protecting the calf from pneumonia. Scours too are much less likely, and since each calf is housed independently in its own dome, cross contamination is greatly reduced.

Now available in Europe, UK, Ireland

Farmers everywhere are discovering the benefits of Poly Dome. In fact it is already the first choice of dairy farmers throughout the United States and Canada.

Now this technology is available to Farmers in Europe, the UK and Ireland. Discover the benefits for yourself. Bothwell Farm Supplies are the only European suppliers of Poly Dome Calf Nurseries.

Please contact us for more information on Poly domes in Europe...

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How does it work?

Here's how it works: During the day, the bed pack absorbs sunlight. This stored heat keeps your calves warm at night. Unlike open huts, temperature change is controlled over a longer time to reduce stress on your calves. It's perfect even in variable climates. Snow and wind penetration are stopped, which helps prevent frozen ears and tails. In fact, after 13 years of farm testing, it was considered the warmest winter hut on the market.

As stated in Country Folks, May 8, 1989 by Dr. Howard Larsen, Professor Emeritus Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin - "Properly designed, the calf hutch can be an excellent management tool which allows the calf to he comfortable, disease free, and grow to her genetic capacity. Calves will then thrive, not merely survive, and become long-lived, healthy productive animals in the herd."

So why wait?