Meat and Livestock Australia - KEY BENEFITS

Shade can have a large impact on the body heat load experienced by cattle, by reducing solar (sun) Shade can improve cattle comfort and productivity and increase profitability.

Shades can be designed to maximise ventilation and afternoon shade.

When choosing shade structures the following points should be considered

• Where possible structures should run north/south to allow sunlight to penetrate under the structure for drying - bogging can become an issue especially during winter months
• Structures should be placed in a well drained area
• The higher the structure off the ground the better the drying
• Avoid very wide structures (over 12m wide), as they maybe difficult to dry underneath.
• e.g. A shade structure 11m wide will need to be approximable 6m high to allow adequate sun penetration morning and afternoon - see diagram below
• VP Structures specialises in the manufacture and supply of high quality Shade Structures
• Colour option available
• Sun shade structures can be supplied either as kitsets or fully installed.
• VP Structures affiliation with the Shade Structures Industry goes back to the inception of the company in 1969.

VP Structures Calf Habitat - The Cost Effective Alternative

When it comes to outright value for money you would have trouble looking past the VP Habitat Structures

• Constructed from durable, structural grade galvanised steel
• Clear Spans 6, 8 or 10 metres
• Available in any length
• Side Height Options
• Frame options: 'Regular or 'Special Strength'
• Wind rated for most areas
• Engineer Certification
• Supplied in kit form with all fittings, or fully installed.
• Supplied with comprehensive instruction manuals
• The animal building structures designed and developed by VP Structures take harsh weather conditions into account.

Calf Shedding; There are several important principles which apply regardless of housing design; for example:

• Allow a minimum of 1.5m2 per calf,
• Avoid drafts whilst ensuring adequate ventilation,
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness at all times.
• VP Structures specialises in the manufacture and supply of high quality Shade and Waterproof Structures.

Colour options available

• White
• White/Silver
• Green
• Green/Silver
• Blue
• Beige

Dairy Yard Shade & Paddock Shade

Designed locally to perform to Australian conditions and built to meet world standards.

• Constructed from durable, structural grade galvanised steel
• Numerous size options available
• Side Height options 1.8 - 6 metres (depending on type of structure)
• Cover options - Waterproof and Premium Shadecloth (Econoshade, four and six posters structures not suitable for waterproof covers)
• Wind rated for most areas
• Engineer Certification
• Supplied in kit form with all fittings, or fully installed.
• Supplied with comprehensive instruction manuals

Fabrics Used in VP Environmental Structures

There are Five main types of fabrics that can be used for covering Habitats.

They are:

• Shadecloth (available in various shade factors from 18% to 96%)
• Reinforced Greenhouse Film (Solarweave or Solarshield)
• Polyfabric Waterproof Films (available in shade factors from 70% to 93%)
• LDPE Heavy Duty Waterproof Films (Landmark 'B')
• Extruded Greenhouse Films such as Solarfilm (not available as a "Fitted Cover")