CATTLE SHELTERS

In 1963, Goodon Industries pioneered the modern cattle shelter. The Goodon cattle shelter is recognized for its unique design. It is constructed to enhance the health, well-being and performance of your herd at all stages of their lives while allowing you easy and safe handling of your animals.

According to a recent study done at the University of Alberta, cattle with housing performed substantially better than those without shelter.

"The steers housed indoors gained weight 32-61% faster and had gain:feed rations 38-53% better than steers housed outdoors; feed intake was maintained similar indoors and outdoors. This shows the dramatic negative effect that the Canadian winter can have on feed lot cattle performance and efficiency."
Alberta Beef Magazine A.M. or P.M. Feeding? January 2003

In addition to providing dependable protection for your livestock, Goodon cattle shelters are easy to clean and naturally ventilated. They help keep your livestock more comfortable and productive - making livestock management easier and more efficient for you.

CLEAR SPAN CATTLE SHELTER

Goodon Industries have just introduced a newly designed clear span cattle shelter. This shelter features a wide-open interior, allowing you full, uninhibited access for cleaning and working with your cattle.

FEATURES

Roof
The short, sloped front deflects the weather and wind away from your cattle, while the long, sloping roof carries the majority of rainwater away from the herd ensuring they stay safe, dry and comfortable.

Walls
Goodon cattle shelters are designed to be durable and provide you with years of worry-free shelter. By lining the bottom four feet of the shelter with treated splash planks, you receive extra protection from wear. The upper walls and roof are covered with high tensile metal cladding.

Bays
For comfortable calving and/or infirmaries, one or more enclosed bays can be included in the cattle shelter. The bays provide extra shelter and are handy during calving time providing additional protection for vulnerable calves.

According to Dr. Charles L. Stoltenow, NDSU Extension Veterinarian, "Animals less than 48 hours old or animals with a pre-existing condition or disease are at the greatest risk for developing hypothermia. Newborns are often hypoglycemic (low energy reserves) and have electrolyte imbalances. Animals with pre-existing conditions (pneumonia, old age) have impaired body reserves and may succumb more readily to very cold and windy conditions."

Shelters can help in this regard. "Treating cases of hypothermia and frostbite is often unrewarding," said Stoltenow. "Prevention is of primary importance. Prevention consists of keeping the animals warm and dry, especially newborns."