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1 Cattle Confinement Systems

Why choose confinement? At Ten Corp., Inc. we understand that building a slatted cattle confinement can seem like a massive financial undertaking.

These benefits increase aspects of the producer s operation including, but not limited to: efficiency, performance, cash flow, equity, quality, premium prices, manure value, reduced maintenance

2 Why choose confinement? At Ten Corp., Inc. we understand that building a slatted cattle confinement can seem like a massive financial undertaking. While this is a somewhat true statement, there are thousands of data sets proving that raising cattle in a confined setting will provide many benefits to the producer. These benefits increase aspects of the producer s operation including, but not limited to: efficiency, performance, cash flow, equity, quality, premium prices, manure value, reduced maintenance costs, increased cattle comfort, and reduced labor costs. Performance and Efficiency Cattle in our Ten Corp confinement systems perform better when looking at almost every major statistic (ADG, DMI, F/G, carcass quality). This increased performance can be attributed to the comfort and optimal environment Dirt Lot provided by Ten Corp confinements. We pride ourselves on the performance of cattle in our barns, and we know that you will too. Cattle raised in outside lots are put at a disadvantage when it comes to performance. While the temperature is an obvious factor, both heat and cold, one of the largest hindrances of performance is mud. According to Bill Halfman from the University of Wisconsin, 1 foot or more of mud can reduce dry matter intake by 30% or greater. His studies have also found that the negative impact of mud on feed efficiency can result in up to a 56% increase in the cost of gain. In Ten Corp slatted confinements, the cattle are able to make more trips to the feed bunk and also don t expend as much energy by trudging through mud. We provide the cattle with year-round dry conditions, which promotes bioseurity, cleanlieness, foot health, and feed efficiency. Ten Corp Slatted Confinement

Reduced Labor Costs Another great benefit of Ten Corp Slatted Confinements is the reduction of labor costs. The value of a producer s time increases every year, as well does the value of saved time.

14 hours to feed cattle in a slatted floor confinement. Not surprisingly, the most labor requirement can be found in a confinement with a bed-packed floor (0.38 hours).

3 Reduced Labor Costs Another great benefit of Ten Corp Slatted Confinements is the reduction of labor costs. The value of a producer s time increases every year, as well does the value of saved time. According to the Beef Feedlot Systems Manual, the hours/head space/year required to feed cattle in an earthen lot is 0.28 hours, and comparatively, it only requires 0.14 hours to feed cattle in a slatted floor confinement. Not surprisingly, the most labor requirement can be found in a confinement with a bed-packed floor (0.38 hours). Using the feeding of 1,000 head of cattle for an example, that equates to 280 hours of labor in a dirt lot setting, 380 hours of labor in a confinement with a bed-packed floor, and only 140 hours of labor per year in a confinement with slatted floors. This combined with an increase in efficiency, shows how much a producer is saving by feeding in a Ten Corp slatted confinement. A slatted-floor confinement requires absolutely no bedding. This eliminates the need for costly equipment and labor. The average fat steer will need 0.61 bales/headspace/year. This equates to 610 bales to be used in a 1,000 head operation every year at an average cost of $25/bale = $15,250. This cost is also added to the labor and equipment costs of using bedding. If you combine the bale cost, equipment, scraping, and spreading of bedding, you will spend roughly $64.31/head space. In Ten Corp slatted confinement systems, there is no added cost for bedding, which maximizes the producers profit.

Manure Value The value of cattle manure can vary greatly depending on what the state of the manure is. Ten Corp slatted confinements use a pit system that collects manure in a liquid form.

4 Manure Value The value of cattle manure can vary greatly depending on what the state of the manure is. Ten Corp slatted confinements use a pit system that collects manure in a liquid form. Along with many studies, we believe that this liquid manure is more consistent and provides better nutrition for the tillable soil. The following charts will illustrate nutrient values as well as corresponding financial values of deep pit manure. Estimated nutrient concentration per ton or per 1,000 gallon Solid manure from open lots variable DM Liquid run off from open lots 5% DM Manure from bedded confinement 30% DM Liquid deep pit manure 10% DM N lbs. P2O2 lbs. K2O lbs

5 Estimated manure nutrients Annual amount of manure and nutrients per head space Estimated annual amount of manure per head- tons or gallons for application N lbs. P2O5 lbs. K2O lbs Solid manure from open lots 3 tons Liquid run off from open lots 2,700 gallon Manure from bedded confinement Deep pit manure 5 tons ,500 gallon Estimated manure value per head space per year. Based on 50% N availability, 100% P2O2 and K2O availability, $0.50 per lb. N, $0.55 per lb. P2O2, $0.50 per lb. K2O, application cost not included. Solid manure from open lots Liquid manure from open lots Manure from bedded confinement Deep pit manure N value P2O5 value K2O value Total value $11.25 $13.20 $16.50 $40.95 $1.25 $1.10 $5.50 $7.85 $22.50 $30.25 $35.00 $87.75 $28.25 $33.00 $45.00 $ The information listed above displays the large advantage deep pit confinement owners have over the competition. The manure is higher in nutrient value as well as higher in dollar value.

6 Truly Turn-Key At Ten Corp, we pride ourselves in providing a turn-key cattle building. We incorporate the most innovative products in our barns and are proud to partner with companies providing them. When a customer chooses to buy a barn he/she knows what will all be in it, how long it will take, and the quality involved. That being said, if a customer has a preference on other products that will best fit their system, we are more than happy to accommodate those wishes. The customer only needs to fill a barn with cattle and enjoy the product for decades to come. Products Animat specializes in the design and manufacturing of recycled rubber flooring for the last 30 years. Our flooring has various uses in the dairy and horse industries and as anti-fatigue mats and floor protection in commercial and industrial areas. We also specialize in rubber slat mats to increase the foot-health and overall efficiency of beef systems. With 40 years of experience, we specialize in concrete livestock waterers. We can help you find a solution to your watering needs at Blue River. Frederick Welding is a full-service welding and repair shop with over 20 years of experience. We work on most farm implement and lawn mowers. We build fencing, round bale carriers, and bunk plows

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7 Rush-Co's Pivot-Arm Technology allows for the affordable and easy operation of ventilation regulation on a variety of buildings at the flip of a switch. This fully automatic system can accommodate buildings in any length. Most components come pre-assembled for ease of installation. Te Slaa Manufacturing is a company dedicated to the production of quality livestock equipment at an affordable price. Heavy-Duty components and 30 years of manufacturing experience result in products that get the job done and outlast the competition. Stronghold Manufacturing has been designing, building, and distributing some of the most rugged livestock handling equipment since 1965.

8 With over 100 years experience, the Tentinger family knows the cattle industry well. We've taken our real world experience of raising cattle and applied it to building cattle confinement systems that do far more than just provide shelter; they increase profits. We genuinely care about the future of the cattle industry, therefore, we build cattle barns that will last, not only for you, but for your future generations of cattle farmers. We want you to be in business for a long time. Our engineered cattle confinements are designed based on our experience of raising cattle ourselves and the knowledge of what is best for cattle performance. To ensure maximum lifespan and cattle production, our buildings are specifically engineered around you and your business needs. Our family has over 100 years of cattle experience and we've leveraged that experience so that not only you, but future generations of your family will be able to use your new cattle confinement. Some examples of why TenCorp is your best choice for your cattle confinement: Every building is engineered to your specifications We engineer all pits to meet and often exceed state codes Our exclusive gable style buildings have a chimney effect which is proven to enhance air quality Gable buildings are cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter improving cattle comfort We work with some of the best engineering firms to make sure we meet all requirements

9 Comprehensive turn-key construction and management. With over 15 years in the building industry we orchestrate every phase of the construction process Building you a better way to feed cattle!

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