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Designed using over 50 years of calf rearing experience, Buitelaar High Health Units (HHUs) are a flexible, high-performance calf housing system developed from real on-farm use.
Unlike many housing systems on the market, our HHUs are not theoretical designs – they are used every day across our own rearing farms, housing thousands of calves in British conditions.
They are called High Health Units because every element of their design is focused on:
Buitelaar is first and foremost a farming business. We design housing based on what works in real-life systems.
Our HHUs are:
This practical, farmer-first approach sets them apart from many imported or corporate-designed housing systems.
British weather is unpredictable and calf housing needs to work with it, not against it.
Unlike sealed or fully enclosed units, which can trap moisture and stale air, HHUs are designed to:
This creates a healthier environment for calves and reduces respiratory issues.
Independent trials and on-farm data show that calves housed in High Health Units achieve:
These improvements come directly from better airflow, hygiene, and thermal control
Each unit is designed to be durable, hygienic and easy to manage.
“The High Health Units were a god send for us when we went down with TB – we needed something quick and cost effective to put our calves in. Now we’re clear, we’re looking forward to increased calf profitability, due to an improved environment over our existing housing.”
Wincham Holsteins, Dairy Farm, Cheshire
