Healthy calves build the foundation for a productive, profitable herd. That’s why the earliest stages of animal care are so important, from feeding and comfort to safety and environment control. VES-Artex offers a full line of calf care equipment engineered to create a safe, hygienic, and efficient setup for pre-weaned and young stock.

Designed for Calf Comfort and Safety

Calves thrive in environments where airflow, cleanliness, and accessibility are prioritized. Every piece of VES-Artex Calf Care Equipment is designed with animal welfare and long-term durability in mind. Hot-dipped galvanized steel components resist corrosion and stand up to moisture, temperature changes, and daily use. Rounded edges, smooth welds, and sturdy hardware prevent injury while maintaining easy cleaning and long service life.

Standard Calf Zone: Secure, Efficient Animal Handling

Create a cleaner, safer, and more flexible start for your young animals with the VES-Artex Calf Zone system. Engineered for long-term performance and animal health, these modular pens are designed to mount directly to structural walls or stand alone in customizable rows, giving producers maximum flexibility in barn layout and calf management.

The removable sidewalls provide pen-to-pen isolation to reduce disease transmission and promote a healthier environment for pre-weaned calves. When it’s time to clean or transition animals, panels lift out easily, allowing fast, thorough sanitation of an entire row and quick conversion to group housing as calves grow.

Available with multiple wall lengths, back wall styles, and feeding configurations, the Calf Zone system supports any facility design or management preference. Choose from bucket or bottle holder optionsto streamline feeding and enhance efficiency.

Built for durability, hygiene, and comfort, the VES-Artex Calf Zone positions your calves for success. They support better growth, stronger immune systems, and long-term productivity.

Feed Fronts

Give your calves the comfort and control they deserve with VES-Artex Calf headlocks, feed fronts, and sloped feed rail/v-trainers designed for livestock three months and older.

Calf headlocks are available in standard sizes: 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 9–14 months, 14–20 months, and adult. These headlocks provide a perfect fit as your animals grow. Choose from non-locking or quick-release designs that make daily management simple while minimizing stress during feeding and handling. Built from high-strength, hot-dipped galvanized steel, these durable headlocks are engineered to last, even in demanding dairy environments.

Ves-Artex Sloped feed rails and V-trainers are non-locking feed front options. These units train young and inexperienced animals how to put their head through smaller spaces, ensuring a smooth transition to self-lock usage. These units promote cow comfort due to their durable construction and bar spacing.

The adjustable, precision-built design ensures proper fit and comfort at every growth stage, helping you maintain alignment, safety, and animal welfare from calfhood through maturity.

Smart Additions to Every Calf Area

Beyond pens and headlocks, VES-Artex Calf Care Systems include a full range of equipment designed to enhance hygiene, safety, and daily management efficiency.

• Biosecurity Measures:
  Disease prevention starts with smart design. VES-Artex calf equipment supports strong biosecurity practices by reducing direct contact between animals, minimizing shared surfaces, and simplifying sanitation. Removable sidewalls in the Calf Zone isolate each animal to prevent cross-contamination while allowing rapid cleaning between groups. Sanitation Stations make it easy for employees and visitors to disinfect boots and tools before entering or moving between calf areas. Combined with proper ventilation, these features help prevent airborne transmission of pathogens and maintain a cleaner, healthier environment for youngstock.
  
• Calf Bottles, Calf Pails and Pail Holders:
  Engineered for efficiency and cleanliness, these feeding tools promote consistent nutrition while supporting hygienic management. Smooth, easy-to-clean materials and modular mounting options simplify daily use and reduce bacteria buildup.
  
• Adjustable Fencing and Gating Systems:
  Designed to grow with your operation, VES-Artex fencing and gating solutions are modular, corrosion-resistant, and easy to install or reconfigure as herd sizes change.
  
• Ventilation and Rolled Curtains:
  Proper airflow is key to calf health. Our ventilation and curtain systems maintain steady air exchange and moisture control, reducing respiratory issues and improving calf comfort year-round.
  
• Waterers:
  Clean, accessible water is vital to calf health and growth. VES-Artex waterers are designed to deliver a constant supply of fresh water while standing up to the demanding conditions of livestock environments. Constructed from durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these waterers are easy to clean, resist bacterial buildup, and maintain proper hydration for developing calves. The sturdy, low-maintenance design ensures reliable performance season after season, supporting better feed conversion, comfort, and overall animal well-being.

Each component integrates seamlessly into both traditional and automated barns, supporting long-term herd health and reducing labor needs.

Build Their Future with VES-Artex

From the first feeding to transition into the milking herd, your calves deserve an environment designed for comfort, growth, and success. Choose VES-Artex Calf Care Equipment to create the best possible start — for your animals and your operation.

Contact your local VES-Artex dealer to learn more about calf headlocks, feeding systems, and complete calf care solutions.