1. Objectives of keeping Livestock
Livestock Structures: A facility primarily designed and constructed or remodeled to house animals with the overall aim of increasing productivity. Livestock: Domesticated animals kept under human control. Examples include: Dairy cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and poultry
Objectives of keeping Livestock
Food supply source
Raw materials
Manure supply
Transportation
Religion and culture
Social aspects
Sport and recreation
Employment and income

2. Benefits of Livestock Structures
Reduction of drudgery
Protection for animals
Individual and national benefits
Environmental factors affecting animal performance
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Ventilation
Light
Heat and Moisture

3. Livestock Structure (Case Studies)
Poultry, cattle and swine:
Poultry:
Site selection: The site must be well drained and be in a good location.
It must be near to sources of adequate water which must be in good quality and quantity.
Ventilation must be adequate and protected from strong winds
Provision of foot-dips at entrances, wire netting and trenches where applicable
Disease control must be achieved by good sanitation and medical facilities.
Construction details:
The poultry house must be aligned in the east-west direction.
Floors may be made from gravel or well drained soil or concrete
Roofing materials can include corrugated metal sheets (cheap, durable)
Construction should be in done to aid sanitation and proper disposal of waste, dead birds etc.

4. Examples of Livestock Structures
Shed and yards
Battery cage
Barns
Hen basket
Deep litter house