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Housing
Only simple housing is needed to protect the animals from direct sun. If the farmer
has only one or two buffaloes, a simple shelter can be made as an extension of the
existing building, utilizing the sidewalls of his building.
Measurements
Length : 3.6 m (manger 0.9, stand 1.8 m)
Breadth : 1.3 m per animal
Height : 3 m in the front. 1.8 m behind the wall; one side brick and cement mortar
up to 0.9 m and open above.
Pillars : Brick and cement or bamboo or any locally available timber
Floor : Flat stone or cement concrete, slope to one side, rough finish. At least
one foot above the ground.
Roof : Thatch, tile or asbestos
Housing of heifers
and calves
If only two or three calves and heifers are available they may be housed along with
the adult animals. If the number is more, it is better to accommodate them separately.
Floor space requirement for a heifer is about 3.0 to 3.5 m2. The same
for calf is about 2.5 m2. They are not tied inside the shed and are generally
housed in groups.
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