A Loose Housing is Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing). Loose Housing should provide at least 200 square feet per animal for feeding and resting (freestall housing uses only 90 square feet per animal).

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A Loose Housing is Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing). Loose Housing should provide at least 200 square feet per animal for feeding and resting (freestall housing uses only 90 square feet per animal). (See Open Barns)