Sounds like he's used to keeping dairy cows. His problem is he does not see that animal husbandry ideas have changed over the years. In the old days, cows were to be kept warm and dry, and let out for an hour or two a day to be cleaned and bedded. First you need a vetenary's opinion of proper ventilation and tempratures' for these animals.(don't need to call a vet out, a short speaker phone conversation should do) Have him there for it. He might respect a "professional" opinion. Work with him keep down drafts, but still get proper ventilation. My Dad was raised in a time before electricity. venitlating the barn while still keeping it from freezing was a tricky job. he lived in fear of drafts and wind changes overnight that might lead to frozen pipes. These fears carried over to the modern times and he always looked for ways to Seal up" the barn. Find publications /building plans for him to look at. try to show him that the ideas of keeping animals are changing. He may be in fear of frost damage to the concrete floor or walls. try to come up with a solution that is healthy for the cattle but preserves the barn
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