A well positioned, Arntjen-equipped barn will maximize available sunlight and minimize the need for artificial lighting during daytime hours. The venting design also means that airflow will increase, reducing your dependence on the operation of costly blowers and fans. By virtue of this patented design, the system actually creates a suction effect, drawing the air out naturally so you won’t need to “push” it out with noisy fans. The airflow can also be regulated with an air flap design, built into the system

Another bottom-line benefit of a ridge system like this is increased PRODUCTIVITY. A bright, sunlit building with effective, quiet ventilation can also aid in herd health and cow comfort, resulting in higher margins and less downtime. Ask one of the professionals at Forest Construction how you can put Mother Nature to work on your farm today!

An ideal free stall will allow a cow to recline, rise, and change position without coming into contact with any portion of the stall except the base or bedding. Items such as partitions, neck rails, brisket tubes, and stall supports should be guides that define the cow’s resting area but do not hinder her movements or result in injuries or entrapment.