Intro to animal housing systems

Reasons for housing animals

• protection from adverse weather

• protection from predators

• geographical differences

• protection of land from animals (poaching, overgrazing)

• ease of management (convenience - could save their lives)

• purpose-built handling facilities

• enables increased stocking densities

• more control over feeding, temp etc

• can increase production efficiency by maximising food intake

Why is adequate ventilation required?

• replenish depleted oxygen

• prevent build up of excreted gases eg CO2 and NH3

• prevent accumulation of moisture and dust particles

• remove pathogens (virus, bacteria, protozoa, fungi)

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