Farm animal housing: Your key to improved livestock welfare and productivity

Effective livestock housing is crucial for optimising animal welfare and boosting productivity. Agri Span provides safe, well-ventilated, and comfortable environments, to ensure the well-being of your livestock.

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The condition of the housing used for farm animals plays a pivotal role in the health, comfort, and overall productivity of livestock. With the rising demand for high-quality animal products, modern farms are adopting housing solutions that not only safeguard the well-being of their animals but also enhance farm efficiency.


Purpose-built structures, such as modular designs offered by Agri Span, ensure optimal conditions for livestock, helping reduce illness and improve growth rates. Additionally, well-designed housing promotes better biosecurity, making it easier to maintain healthy herds and flocks. In turn, these benefits contribute to increased productivity and profitability for farms.


Let’s explore how businesses looking to improve welfare and outputs can benefit from understanding the role of advanced farm animal housing to improving productivity and long-term success.

How does farm animal housing increase livestock welfare and productivity in Australia?

Improved ventilation and airflow

Well-designed housing ensures proper airflow, reducing the build-up of pathogens and moisture, which can lead to disease outbreaks. Agri Span’s effective ventilation through natural airflow mechanisms like the stack effect helps animals remain healthy, improving growth rates and productivity.

Sheep Housing

Enhanced shelter from weather extremes

Modern farm animal housing offered by McGregor Agri Span protects your livestock from harsh weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, and rain, ensuring animals are comfortable year-round. This greatly reduces stress and the risk of illnesses, leading to higher yields and healthier animals.

Livestock Housing

Optimised space for animal movement

Providing animals with adequate space to move freely within their housing minimises the risk of injuries, reduces the stress experienced by the animals and encourages more natural behaviours. This results in healthier, more content animals whether it’s calves and sheep or ground-nesting birds.

Calf Housing

Efficient waste management system

Properly designed housing offered by Agri Span, makes it easier to manage waste, maintaining a cleaner environment for animals. By preventing the build-up of harmful waste products like ammonia, farmers can reduce the risk of respiratory diseases, leading to better health and productivity.

Sheep Housing

What are the key benefits of choosing Agri Span for your livestock housing?

Agri Span is a leading provider of advanced and efficient animal shelters, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to modern farming needs. With decades of expertise in livestock housing, we are known for our commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring farmers get the best livestock farm buildings.

Ventilation and airflow

Agri Span housing provides optimal ventilation, reducing moisture and ammonia buildup. This helps prevent respiratory issues and supports healthier, productive livestock. It ensures a continuous flow of fresh air, which maintains ideal temperature and humidity while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Durable and weather-resistant

Constructed from robust materials like galvanised steel and PVC, Agri Span shelters withstand extreme weather conditions, protecting livestock from storms, heat, and predators. These materials are also resistant to wear and tear, ensuring long-term protection and minimal maintenance, making them cost-effective.

Maximised natural lighting

Agri Span structures maximise natural light. This helps regulate livestock’s circadian rhythms, improving their overall health. The use of natural light not only promotes livestock well-being but also reduces the need for artificial lighting, cutting energy costs and creating a more sustainable farming operation.

Modular design for scalability

Agri Span's modular design allows you to expand their housing as their operations grow. This scalability ensures long-term flexibility and investment efficiency. Farmers can easily reconfigure or add to the structures without disrupting current operations, accommodating more animals as the farm expands.

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