VDK Agri XL-5 with front fence

In practice, calves often regress after relocation from calf boxes to group housing in the cowshed. This makes the VDK Agri XL-5 the best follow-up stage after the single-calf hutches. If calves are reared outside in this system (after their stay in single-calf hutches) until they are three months old, you can avoid these acclimatization problems and ensure your calves have a healthy start on relocating to the cowshed. Of course, the XL-5 system has all the strengths of the VDK Agri single-calf igloos.

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Strong features

Suitable for housing five calves
Made of fibreglass-reinforced polyester, guaranteeing a long service life and a relatively cool temperature in summer
Excellent ventilation thanks to vents in the roof
Fitted with lifting eyes as standard, ensuring easy relocation
The smooth inner layer prevents bacterial growth and is easy to clean
The system offers an ideal capacity for groups of similarly aged calves to exit and re-enter the pens
The system offers the best possible visibility of the calves.
The steel threshold keeps the straw in the box.

The product can be optionally supplied with a front fence and no fastening system (item number: 150105)

Measurements

Box with threshold and lifting eyes and front fence with five feed openings
Dimensions: (L x W x H)
Box: 260 x 225 x 180 cm

Dimensions are external dimensions/transport dimensions and may vary per product.

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Raise well-muscled calves with the VDK Agri Hybrid

Adri van Gestel from Hilvarenbeek (The Netherlands): “I've been working with the VDK Agri Hybrid for three or months now. I saw this particular calf hutch on another dairy farm in the area, and since my smaller hutches were due for replacement, I decided to swap them out for two Hybrids. Whereas in the old hutch, you had to kneel down to feed the calves, now we can stand nice and straight. It's also possible to regulate the temperature using the flap. On days when it's a bit colder, we close the flap; otherwise, it stays open."

"We use the Hybrid for our heifer and bull calves. When the calves are healthy and drinking well, I house them together. I think that's better for their well-being and more fun for them, too. And I've noticed I end up with stronger calves this way. The animals have more room than before, and more space for exercise. This helps them grow into nice, well-muscled calves.”

‘Healthier calves in outdoor housing’.

‘My consultant for compound feed told me about VDK Agri igloos. In addition to the single-calf housing I purchased from them, I bought three VDK Agri XL 5 boxes a few months ago This allows the calves to remain outside in the fresh air for longer before being transferred to the former youngstock housing. This time outdoors keeps them healthy. As my calves suffered a lot less from diarrhoea, I ordered two more group igloos.

‘If I need to expand my housing, I'll buy VDK Agri products.’

‘I've been using VDK Agri calf igloos for ten years now. As I expand my business, I've bought VDK Agri boxes again and again. It's the obvious choice: they're easy to use and easy to clean. In addition to focusing on calves’ feed, I notice that it’s worth paying extra attention to their housing. After all, my calves are my future dairy cows and an important foundation for my business.’

VDK Agri XL-5 with front fence

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‘Healthier calves in outdoor housing’.

‘If I need to expand my housing, I'll buy VDK Agri products.’