Housing

Durapak housing solutions, from calf hutches to slat rubber, cubicle mats, and alley mats, are designed to improve animal comfort, reduce stress, and lower the risk of injury while supporting natural movement and behaviour. Slat rubber and cubicle mats enhance grip, reduce joint pressure, and minimise slips, encouraging cows to lie down, rest for longer periods, and move more confidently, contributing to healthier animals and improved long-term performance.

Calf hutches play a particularly important role in early-life acclimatisation. They provide young calves with a stable, protected environment that helps them gradually adapt to changes in temperature, airflow, light, and daily routines after separation from the dam. By creating a consistent microclimate with good ventilation and weather protection, the hutches support effective thermoregulation, encourage normal feeding and resting behaviour, and reduce environmental stress during this vulnerable period.