Fabric Buildings for Dairy Use
Tasco Dome manufactured high quality buildings for the dairy industry. Fabric covered structures are a healthy alternative to traditional wood and steel buildings, they are installed quickly and are a cost effective option.
Ontario’s OMAFRA website devotes a page to the benefits of fabric covered buildings for livestock. They state, “Fabric-covered buildings can provide a low cost alternative for livestock that can be housed in a cold environment, provided the producer knows the limitations and how to work with them. Properly designed, they provide a bright airy well ventilated environment that can be a pleasure to work in.” http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/beef/news/info_vbn1013a1.htm
One of the main features of a Tasco Dome is the bright interior. Light intensity and duration play a big role on the health of dairy cattle. Light affects cows in the following ways:
- Increased milk production
- Improved fertility
- Better oestrus detection
- Shorter calving intervals
- Better disease detection
Tasco Dome free stall barns take advantage of these benefits, helping you keep your herd healthy and productive.
Housing calves in a fabric structure provides a healthy environment for the calves. It also protects the handler from the elements during feeding and management, unlike using outdoor calf hutches.