- Location
- North devon
Hi we got a TB calve isolation unit that is defra approved will house 180 calves if anyone is interested let me know. Thanks
TB calf isolation unit
- Thread starter Smokey16
- Start date
- Location
- Dorset/Wilts
Why not full it yourself?
Buy em in cheap
Buy em in cheap
- Location
- North devon
Because we got 2 units one we do ourselfs the other we rear for other people
- Location
- North devon
What rent could you charge for a calf rearing shed? Like how many pounds per square foot?
- Location
- North devon
We charge per a calve a aday
ringi
Member
I thought an isolation unit could only take calfs from a single farm in a single batch, unlike a finishing unit. But calf can never move from a TB finishing unit to a normal farm unlike an isolated unit.
Thought I would ask the question here to see if anyone knows before I ring the APHA tomorrow...
I have 2 sheds that would be perfect for isolation units. One would be fully enclosed. The other has outside handling facilities but the animals housing would be fully enclosed.
Would that be allowed or not?
I have 2 sheds that would be perfect for isolation units. One would be fully enclosed. The other has outside handling facilities but the animals housing would be fully enclosed.
Would that be allowed or not?
Should be fine if you can put an electric fence round the handling system so the boundary extends past it to become one whole unit
- Location
- Dorset/Wilts
@Rossymons we have an isolation unit on farm that allows us to bypass the 7 day standstill. Fully enclosed barn with a further margin around outside from any other cattle. Separate entrance from road and own handler. Basically nothing enters the area directly from the main farm. Separate holding number
However it's my understanding that that isn't suitable enough for an actual tb isolation unit
However it's my understanding that that isn't suitable enough for an actual tb isolation unit
How hard was it organising the yard with a separate holding number? A different opportunity has come up
- Location
- Boston, Lincolnshire
When i asked last week they said i needed a good reason to have two holding numbers within a ten mile radius. I couldn’t think of a good enough off the hoof so failed
- Location
- nottingham
When we got our isolation unit it comes with it's own number which they won't let you keep after the unit goes clear.
Had a badger proof shed and separate forklift , overalls , wellies for each unit
mmmmbean
Member
- Location
- holsworthy
Got 2 iso units plus a clean holding number in same yard. Only thing needed was different entrance and sealed sheds for units
We have 2 holding numbers here. Need separate entrance off of the road. Muck stores away from other holdings cattle. Separate staff and biosecurity. @Rossymons can have a look at our separate units and how they are set up if you want.
ringi
Member
A limited company renting and using a self contained yard should do it, as its legally a different busines.