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By: Rich Hines
February 12th, 2013

We all know cattle need food water fresh air and sunshine – especially in the winter. A recent article by Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, highlights the biology behind the truth nearly every feedlot operator knows – cattle fed indoors and kept dryer produce far more profit potential than cattle subjected to winter stress in cold wet outdoor lots.

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By: Rich Hines
February 8th, 2013

An interview with Brent Lorimor of Farragut, Iowa, in regards to his monoslope beef barn, built by Summit Livestock Facilities. Listen to what he has to say about the overall performance of his beef barn and how it's improving his cattle comfort, health and profitability.

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By: Rich Hines
January 30th, 2013

David Eisenmann shares his thoughts on the benefits of his monoslope beef barn. Learn a little bit about David's beef cattle feedlot operation and hear why he chose a Summit Livestock Facilities Monoslope Beef Barn.

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By: Rich Hines
January 30th, 2013

Dan Koons, past president of the National Cattleman's Beef Association, talks about Funk Farm's monoslope cattle confinement building designed and built by Summit Livestock Facilities.

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By: Rich Hines
January 30th, 2013

Donnie & Tamara Lawson talk about feeding cattle indoors and tell why the time is right for Indiana beef producers to look into this option.

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By: Angie Dobson
January 30th, 2013

Discover what Illinois cow/calf operators are learning about finishing cattle indoors. Todd Slykhuis shares his experience with the expansion and ROI of his operation.

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By: Ed Leman
December 18th, 2012

I have had the pleasure of watching a true master in the art and science of low-stress cattle handling at work. Dr. Tom Noffsinger has educated his mastery of stockmanship to thousands of cattle producers over the United States.