At ADA Enterprises, we know that proper calf pen hygiene is essential to raising healthy calves and creating a clean, safe environment for young animals to grow and thrive. Whether you’re managing group housing, individual calf pens, or a busy calving pen, one thing is clear: hygiene isn’t just a best practice—it’s a foundation for…
Introduction: Rethinking Barn Floors for Dairy Cross Calves In modern dairy housing facilities, the choice of flooring surface plays a critical role in promoting animal welfare, reducing injury risk, and supporting efficient operations. While concrete floors remain the most prevalent flooring surface, they present known challenges—particularly for dairy cross calves. At ADA Enterprises, we believe…
This month, ADA Enterprises is proud to feature Eagle Creek Colony as our Customer Spotlight. For over 40 years, Eagle Creek Colony has trusted ADA Dura Trac Flooring throughout their hog operations, demonstrating both loyalty and resilience in the face of challenges. A Farm Rooted in Tradition and Strength About 55 miles west…
Dairy producers today face a critical decision. Should you stay focused on pure dairy herds that drive milk production and genetic consistency? Or should you explore beef-on-dairy crosses to capture additional value? Whatever path you choose, your calf housing strategy is essential. The right calf pen design supports calf health, minimizes labor, and helps you…
An Industry-Wide Question with Deep Roots If you’ve been in the livestock business long enough, some years it seems like a losing game. You’ve probably heard the age-old question: What’s more valuable—the sow or the litter? It’s the kind of thing that comes up at producer meetings, in farrowing houses, and likely your granddad pondered…
At ADA Enterprises Inc., we understand that no two barns—or animals—are exactly alike. Whether you’re raising calves, pigs, or piglets, your operation has its own unique requirements. That’s why we design our Dura Trac Animal Flooring and pen designs to be customizable, flexible, and ready to meet the demands of diverse barn layouts. From calf…
The Critical Role of Flooring in Livestock Biosecurity Biosecurity is one of the most important aspects of modern farm biosecurity management. From pig farms to poultry and cattle operations, maintaining a sanitary and disease-resistant environment is key to protecting animal health, reducing disease transmission, and ensuring meat production meets the highest standards. At ADA Enterprises,…
When it comes to swine production, the health and growth of piglets in their earliest days are critical to long-term success. One factor that often gets overlooked but plays a vital role in improving colostrum intake, piglet growth, and overall piglet survival is flooring, which can significantly impact the effectiveness of sow colostrum. At ADA…
Farrowing crates are a cornerstone of modern swine production, balancing the needs of sows and piglets while ensuring efficiency and animal welfare. At ADA Enterprises, we recognize the importance of durable, hygienic flooring for these systems. Here’s how farrowing crates contribute to swine production and how ADA Enterprises flooring enhances their effectiveness. What Is a…
At ADA Enterprises, we understand that maintaining the ideal environment for pigs is essential for their health, comfort, and productivity. Temperature regulation plays a critical role in achieving this balance, and our high-quality plastisol-coated steel flooring is specifically designed to support optimal conditions for your animals. Understanding the Normal Body Temperature Range for Pigs A…