Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series, exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. Unlike sanitation or feeding protocols, air quality in the calf barn is not always visible—but its impact is constant. It influences calf health every hour of the day, whether it’s being actively managed or not. Air moves through…
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Part of the “Built to Perform. Built to Last.” series exploring long-term performance in early calf environments. When producers think about sanitation in calf environments, the conversation often starts with routines — washing pens, disinfecting equipment, refreshing bedding, and maintaining feeding tools. These protocols are essential. But sanitation is not simply about how often surfaces…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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In livestock facilities, especially those housing calves, piglets, sheep, and goats, maintaining proper body temperature is essential to survival, development, and overall animal comfort. This process—known as thermoregulation—is greatly influenced by environmental conditions and facility infrastructure, including the flooring system beneath the animals. At ADA Enterprises, we understand how flooring affects the ability of young…
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In today’s hog industry, every extra pig weaned matters. Margins are tight in nearly every facility, labor is stretched thin, and producers are being pushed to drive more efficiently without relying on expensive electronics or complicated management systems. Yet one of the most overlooked factors in farrowing performance is also one of the most foundational:…
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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…
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