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UNL’s Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center works with equipment manufacturers to find answers for the industry

By Maria Tibbetts, UNL Beef
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023

Feedlot equipment 1.jpg — Daniels Manufacturing Company donated cattle working facilities to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's new Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead. Pictured is Josh Benton, Feedlot Unit Manager at ENREEC, left; Ruth Woiwode, UNL Assistant Professor of Animal Science; Kade Blake, Daniels Manufacturing Sales Manager and Design Consultant; Mark Shaul, Daniels Manufacturing Co. board of directors; Tim Iverson, Daniels Manufacturing Co. board of directors; Teri Daniels, Daniels Manufacturing Co. owner and board of directors, and Doug Zalesky, Director of ENREEC.
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By Maria Tibbetts, UNL Beef

For generations, improvements in cattle handling equipment were based on guesswork. Livestock producers observed cattle behavior, and equipment manufacturers made adjustments, sometimes only to change them back.

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Feedlot equipment 2.jpg — Mark Shaul of the Daniels Manufacturing Co. board of directors and Doug Zalesky, Ddirector of ENREEC, discuss the plans for the facility.
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Janelle Atyeo is a small town South Dakota girl enjoying her work as regional editor of the Midwest Messenger and Tri-State Neighbor while raising kids and no-till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.