Cubicle Housing for Dairy Stock

Cubicles are by far the housing system of choice for dairy cows in Ireland. It is important to think long term because cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years.

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Cubicle housing needs to meet three key parameters:

1. adequate space per cow
2. comfortable and clean cubicles
3. provide adequate feed space per cow.

There needs to be at least one cubicle space available per cow. 
This publication covers the following: 

• Cubicle Passageways
• Concrete Surface Finish
• Crossing Points & Water Supply
• Plastic Cubicle Divisions
• Design of cubicle housing in relation to the location of the feed passage
• Feed Barrier Setup
• Light & Lighting
• Environment
• Problem solving
• Cubicle Design for Young Stock

There are other issues such as ventilation that are beyond the scope of this booklet.