February 5, 2021 6:20 am It’s well-documented the importance of good ventilation within livestock sheds and the issues that can arise if there is poor ventilation within housing facilities and the impact this can have on an animal’s performance. Hugh Rooney, a drystock advisor with Teagasc, spoke about common signs of poor ventilation, the importance of it in terms of animal performance, and also how it can help to prolong the life of a shed. Here’s what he had to say: “The recent cold spell, followed by wet conditions, will have tested how good the ventilation is in cattle sheds.