Considerations in Goat Barn Design
AEN-148: Considerations in Goat Barn Design
Authored by: Morgan Hayes Katie Jackson Joe Taraba
Abstract
Farmers who raise goats for meat or milk need guidance in the interrelated tasks of choosing a barn design and managing temperatures for their herd. Barn orientation, ventilation design, and stocking density are all important considerations which impact goats socially and physiologically, potentially impacting production. While other species are relatively well studied in these areas, research on goats is somewhat limited. The goal of this publication is to provide recommendations drawn from research in goats and sufficiently similar species.
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English
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Yes