White Veal Housing & Equipment

Key Features of GONG White Veal Equipment

• Individual pens for calves in the first weeks of life with side panels enabling visual and olfactory contact, as required by EU Council Directive 2008/119/EC
• Group enclosures for calves over 8 weeks, sized to comply with minimum space allowances per animal under current welfare legislation
• Pen frames manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel or hot-dip galvanised iron for maximum hygiene and corrosion resistance
• Automatic milk and liquid feeding systems integrated with pen design for efficient calf nutrition management
• Hay racks and forage feeders in stainless steel to support roughage provision in compliance with welfare regulations
• Specialised bedding systems and flooring options designed for calf comfort and cleanliness
• Full ventilation and microclimate control integration to maintain optimal barn temperature and air quality
• Custom barn configurations designed around the producer's building, stocking density and production system

Why Choose GONG S.p.A. for White Veal Production

White veal production places particularly demanding requirements on barn equipment: the calves are highly sensitive to environmental stress, the production system involves intensive feeding management, and the regulatory framework governing calf housing and welfare is among the most stringent applied to any livestock species in Europe. GONG S.p.A. has been supplying specialist livestock equipment for veal operations from its Ghedi (Brescia) facility since 1960, developing over six decades an intimate understanding of the specific challenges of calf housing and the equipment configurations that best address them.

The GONG approach to white veal barn design starts with integration: individual pens, group enclosures, feeding systems, drinkers, bedding and ventilation are all considered as components of a single, coherent environment rather than independent items of livestock equipment. This integrated design philosophy — backed by the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system — ensures that every barn GONG S.p.A. equips is configured to deliver the best possible combination of animal welfare, labour efficiency and production performance.

As a Made in Italy manufacturer, GONG S.p.A. fabricates the majority of pen components at its own Ghedi factory, giving the company full control over dimensional accuracy, material quality and weld integrity. Custom configurations — non-standard pen widths, bespoke gate arrangements or special flooring systems — are routinely produced to meet the specific requirements of individual farms and buildings.

Materials & Certifications

White veal pens manufactured by GONG S.p.A. are available in AISI 304 stainless steel — the preferred choice for producers requiring the highest standards of hygiene and corrosion resistance in calf housing environments. Where cost constraints apply, hot-dip galvanised iron provides a robust and durable alternative with good resistance to the cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used in routine barn sanitation. Flooring systems are selected to provide adequate comfort and drainage for calves at all stages of growth, and hay rack and feeder components are fabricated in stainless steel for easy cleaning and long service life. All production operations at the GONG facility in Ghedi are conducted under the company's ISO 9001:2015 quality management framework, which provides full traceability of materials and processes, consistent dimensional control and documented inspection records for every item of livestock equipment manufactured. This certification underpins the reliability and regulatory compliance of GONG white veal equipment across all European markets.