We walk through a lot of barns. Some of them have flooring that went in 20 years ago and still looks like it belongs there. Others have floors that are rusting at the weld joints, cracking where the coating peeled, or patched together with replacements that do not match the originals. The barns are roughly…
Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series, exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. For years, calf housing has often been viewed as a temporary stage — a place to get animals started before the real work of dairy production begins. But that way of thinking is rapidly changing. A critical component…
Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series, exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. Labor is one of the most discussed challenges in dairy operations today. In calf programs, its impact runs deeper than most producers realize. Daily tasks—feeding, bedding, cleaning, health checks, and moving calves—require time and attention. On their…
Midwest winters have a way of turning “small” calf-comfort problems into big, expensive health problems. If you’ve ever felt like scours and pneumonia spike after a cold snap—when the weather has already started to break—you’re not imagining it. Here’s the barn-side truth: the early calf environment doesn’t just shape how calves look today. It shapes…
Here at ADA, we take pride in manufacturing products for producers who think beyond today. Our customers understand that building the foundation for the next generation is vital and that every decision made in a barn is more than just a financial one; it’s a long-term commitment. The goal isn’t simply to raise pigs this…