University Study Confirms Benefits of Shade on Livestock Performance
In a research article entitled: “Shade Options for Grazing Cattle” University of Kentucky Researchers had the following conclusions: Shade is a must for pasture-based grazing systems. It curtails heat stress, which is detrimental to cattle and causes a decrease in milk production, feed intake, weight gains, and fertility. Heat stress is made worse in Kentucky […]
Wind Release Feature Working Well
The wind release is a hinge mechanism on each of the four ribs of each shade. The ribs are the steel members that hold the shade tight in operating mode. When high wind conditions develop an updraft causes the steel rib to fold in an upward motion and this loosens the shade and reduces the […]