Back to school for the kids and the shed for the cattle

Newly housed animals of all ages are stressed and, as a result, are more prone to diseases which may be present in sheds from the previous winter. 

September is on the horizon and the extremely difficult harvest is approaching its end for another year. The ploughing is only a mere days away, and the evenings are closing in fast, which can only mean one thing - that it is time to advance the winter preparations. Once children go back to school, the winter just seems to appear rapidly.

It is always a good plan to prepare well in advance of stock going inside. What problems, damage or poor functionality around facilities do you need to address from last winter? Were there any safety issues around cattle handling for both people and stock? Did you have problems with ventilation, leading to health issues in stock?