Windbreaks for Livestock Operations

Windbreaks plan an important role in the protection of livestock, particularly in young animals and in areas with cold northerly winds during the winter and early spring. Livestock windbreaks provide significant amounts of wildlife habitat, p;rotect the working environment in and around the livestock area, and screen noice and odors associated with livestock operations.

Specific needs of animals dictate that special attention be given to access, snow storage, and drainage when planning a livestock windbreak. Each windbreak should be designed to meet the specific livestock operation. The time spent on layout, site preparation, weed control, and replanting is paid back many times throughout the life of a windbreak.

Topics include:

winter protection
increased yields
screening unsightly areas
wildlife habitat
designing your windbreak
twin-row, high-density design
multi-row windbreak design.