Central Confinement Service understands the needs of beef producers, and we design beef facilities from a cattlemen’s perspective. We know the importance of high-quality design, …

Dec 2, 2014 · A panel of beef industry experts provides its practical, firsthand insight on intensified cow-calf production.

May 3, 2023 · This article summarizes only a few of the main points. If you are considering building a new beef barn, watch the full webinar to learn more about all the building design …

Hanson beef confinement systems perform better when looking at almost every major statistic (ADG, DMI, F/G, carcass quality). Cattle in 1 foot of mud from an outside lot can reduce dry …

Doran provided ten variables to be aware of to optimize cattle comfort. These variables include: air temperature, wind, precipitation, relative humidity, shelter, solar radiation, pen surface, …

Building Better Beef Facilities. Cattle confinement barns, in deep-pit structures, monoslope facilities, and bed-pack buildings have become increasingly popular.

Drylotting beef cows can be a viable alternative to partial or total herd liquidation when forage resources are in short supply or expensive. Producers choosing to confine and feed cows …

Confinement feeding beef cows is not a new concept for beef producers (Drylot Beef Cow/Calf Production, http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/beef/as974.htm). Data suggests performance …

Apr 23, 2014 · Feeding beef cows in confinement is not a new concept. However, one management strategy is to limit feed cows an energy-dense, protein-adequate diet that is less …

confinement systems to open lots for beef cattle. While there are many advantages to mono-slope beef barns, the question that has been raised is: “What is the quality of air in these barns?”. A …