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Profitability
Cattle feedlots require over seven times the amount of space per head of feeder cattle compared to beef monoslope barns, making the land cost per head much cheaper. Research indicates farmers who house livestock in a monoslope beef barn can often see a 15-20% increase in the rate of average daily gains, over an open lot. Other benefits of a monoslope building are decreased operating labor and reduced manure management costs. -
Cattle Comfort
Monoslope beef barns provide shelter for cattle from weather extremes (cold or heat), and their open side walls offer ample ventilation. Keeping cattle under shelter decreases animal stress and improves their overall health and comfort. As herd sizes change, monoslope cattle barns can also provide flexibility for future operational adjustments.
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Manure Management
Manure is contained in beef barns, making it easier to manage, more environmentally-friendly, and keeps the nutrient level high because it is not exposed to rain. A well-designed cattle pole barn can also improve site organization by keeping livestock and manure handling activities centralized in one location. -
Feed Efficiency
A monoslope cattle barn’s layout can have a major impact on daily workflows. A concrete feed bunk can be constructed along either, or both of the long sidewalls of the beef barn, allowing easy access for feeding. -
Experienced Since 1947
A well-planned beef cattle barn should support easier cattle movement and create a more organized working environment. We’ve built thousands of custom beef barns to meet those demands. Whatever your specific needs, you’ll get a quality structure done right, on schedule, that’ll last for years (and years) to come.
Lester's monoslope beef barn has a roof truss that is higher on the front side of the barn (usually facing south for winter sun exposure), and it slopes down toward the back (usually facing north for shade in the summer). A curtain can be added along the north side, to be lowered during extreme weather. The 12' to 14' tall sidewalls allow heat to rise - keeping the cattle cool - and improving air quality. Our clean roof framing design reduces the surface area where birds can perch over your cattle. In addition to the monoslope design, we also offer gable roof designs.
Beef Barns
Our popular monoslope beef barns offer the perfect combination of structural integrity, shelter, ventilation and waste conversion.
- Flexible: custom design can accommodate pens, gates, expansions
- Cross Ventilation: opens sides allow excellent air flow
- Roomy: long span central header minimizes interior columns
Have questions about planning a monoslope cattle barn for your operation? Contact the Lester Buildings team or call 800-826-4439 to discuss your options.
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Open Ventilation
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Spacious Interior
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Monoslope Roof