Feedlot Shelters
The conditions in which cattle are housed influence their comfort and welfare. The main purpose of a Feedlot is to provide a comfortable, natural light environment allowing cows to convert feed efficiently, be content and loaf whilst converting feed.
An Feedlot Shelter improves production efficiency by reducing the maintenance energy requirement of the cattle. This is the energy required to maintain functions critical for life. This is important as 30–40% of the feed consumed daily by cattle is directed to maintenance (Caton et al., 2000).
A well-managed Ecoshelter will help control the environmental factors that create adverse pen conditions such as ,Heat, Cold & Mud
All these factors lead to conditions that increase maintenance requirement by 10–15% due to greater physical exertion.
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Recommended Building Design
Recommended Building Options
- Spans (Bay Width): 10.65m
- Post Height: 4m
- Roof Cladding: Durashelter® Clear Super Long-Life Film or White/Silver Canvacon Material (Location Dependent)
- End Wall Cladding: Open
- Side Wall: Fixed ‘L’ Green Shadecloth Wall
- Internal Screen: Manual Pull Over Shade Screen
Additional Building Options
- Side Eaves: To shelter feed lines and to help protect the interior flooring from severe weather
- Drive-Thru Lanes: A convenient covered drive-thru lane for feeding out and accessing the shelter in all weathers
- Internal Manual Shade Screens: Overhead shade to keep cows cool in the summer can be a very handy option in warmer parts of the country
- Header Rails: A popular choice to secure cows in position for feeding, above neck or below neck options available using round steel pipe and saddles to secure
- Side Wall Screening: Fixed screening or roll up screens, prevent driving weather from coming into the shelter and keeps floors dry
- 6m Clear Span Girder: This girder allows the elimination of posts within the building for superior access
- Shaded Roof Covers: White shaded roof covers and white canvas for cooler temperatures and shading
- Cow Scratcher: A Redpath cow scratcher can be fitted to any posts within the structure