Summit Livestock Facilities just announced that they have been appointed as an authorized distributor of high quality rubber mat products for EasyFix Rubber Products (Agri & Industrial Rubber Limited).

Dr. Ron Gill, Ph.D Professor and Extension Livestock Specialist at Texas A&M, has authored a new paper exclusively for Summit Livestock Facilities. The new information provides producers insight to the subtle but very important differences in achieving Low Stress Cattle Handling in confinement feeding operations such as a monoslope beef barn.

Duane Riddle of Rochester, Indiana, explains the importance of airflow ventilation in a cattle feeding facility and why he chose a monoslope beef barn design for his cattle backgrounding and beef cattle growing operation.

Larry O'Hern of Vermont, Illinois explains how the rubber slats over pit design of his monoslope beef barn has increased operating efficiency and productivity, improved animal health, improved feed efficiency, rate of gain and overall cattle performance.

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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.

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.

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.