Clean Beef Cattle for slaughter: A guide for producers
Appendix 4: Suggested space allowances for housed beef cattle
Details on the suggested space allowances for housed beef cattle.
Table 1: Space allowances on fully slatted floors and trough space requirements
Trough Space (mm/head)
| Live weight of animal (kg) | Area (excluding troughs) (m2/head) | Restricted feeding | Ad lib feeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 1.1 | 400 | 100 |
| 300 | 1.5 | 500 | 125 |
| 400 | 1.8 | 600 | 150 |
| 500 | 2.1 | 600 | 150 |
| 600 | 2.3 | 600 | 150 |
Table 2: Space allowances in bedded yards
| Live weight of animal (kg) | Bedded area (m2/head) | Loafing/feeding area (m2/head) | Total area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2.0 | 400 | 100 |
| 300 | 2.4 | 500 | 125 |
| 400 | 2.6 | 600 | 150 |
| 500 | 3.0 | 600 | 150 |
| 600 | 3.4 | 600 | 150 |
Sources:
1. Farm and Rural Buildings Pocketbook (1991)