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Fabric Cattle Buildings Buying Guide:  Decision and Comparison

 

Why should cattlemen consider feeding cattle under roof?

 

Our customers are reporting performance and efficiency gains that are directly related to their decision to own one of our Fabric Cattle Buildings. And they are dealing with record feed costs and environmental pressures just like everyone else in this industry.

 

• Eliminate mud and the performance losses due to muddy conditions

• Eliminate or greatly reduce pen maintenance, the hauling and packing of dirt in pens

• Manage manure pack more efficiently and increase quality by reducing ash content

• Eliminate removing snow from feed yards, save fuel, time, and equipment costs

• The environmentally sustainable way to raise cattle, eliminating manure run off

• The economically responsible way to raise cattle, eliminate costly maintenance

NO - Water Containment

NO - Settling Basins

NO - Vegetative Strips

NO - Lagoons

NO - Irrigation Pivots

NO - De-Watering Pumps

Regulation Compliance, Rules for Feeding Cattle Under Roof Don’t Change

• Manage your feed yard instead of letting the weather influence your profits

• Eliminate or reduce wind chill on cattle in winter conditions

• Create economical and nutrient dense organic fertilizer with little to no ash content

• Greatly reduce dust, improving health performance in summer months

• Allows for responsible expansion of Cattle Feeding in locations with economical feedstuffs

• Reduce risk and improve profits associated with retaining ownership of your calves

• Feeding Cattle under roof is an excellent decision for adding the next generation of cattle feeders      

 

What are the Benefits of a Fabric Roof versus a Steel Roof?  

 
Benefits Fabric Roof Steel Roof
Natural Light YES NO
Corrosion Proof Roof YES NO
Reduces Heat YES NO
Depreciation 7 Years 39 Years
Interior Columns NO  YES
Condensation NO  YES
Bird Attraction NO  YES

 

What are the Advantages of our Cattle Building versus the Competition?

 

Advantages

Ours Hoop  Brand X Mono-Slope
Bunk Eave – Protect Feed YES NO NO
Bunk Eave – Clear Equipment YES NO N/A
Individual Keder Covers YES  NO N/A
Hot Dip Galvanized Steel  YES  NO NO
Buildings Meets EQIP Standards YES MAYBE YES
Covers Existing Feed Aprons YES  NO NO
Building Works any Direction YES  NO NO
High Capacity Concrete Bunks  YES  NO YES
Meets Feedlot BQA Standards YES  YES NOT W/ SLATS
Curtain Eave – Constant Air Flow YES  NO NO
Designed to Minimize Bedding YES  NO NO
Framed Ridge Vent YES  NO N/A
Building Referral List Available YES MAYBE MAYBE
Pre Cast Foundation Option YES  NO NO
Dry and Healthy Environment  YES NO  NO
Foundation Engineering Included YES  NO NO
Construct on a Sloping Grade YES   NO NO
3 Way Air Flow YES   YES NO
20’ Wide 2-Way Gather Doors YES  NO NO
Corrosive Environment Warranty YES NO  NO
 Engineering Certificates Included YES  NO NO
Buildings Designed for Cattle YES   NO NO
Purchase a Building that Performs _ _ _ NO NO
Answer YES if you want to join the list of Satisfied Customers with proven results.
   
 

Decide where your operation is on the performance curve below, then experience our Cattle Building profits.

 
 
 
Managed Environment = Better Returns
 
 

 

 

 

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