Calf-tel -2016
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PROUDLY MADE IN GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN USA

CIRCLE OF LIFE Meet Melissa and Rick Roden. Rick is part owner of Roden Echo Valley, LLC in West Bend, Wisconsin. Melissa is a Sales Administrator at Calf-Tel. Rick is one of Melissa’s customers. Although, it wasn’t always that way…. Rick is a 2nd generation Wisconsin dairyman. He and his family have been Calf-Tel customers almost from the beginning. And, when Calf-Tel talks to dairy producers, it’s important to have folks working for us who know a thing or two about raising calves, which is why we hired Melissa. She is the person on the other end of the phone when any of our customers call...

Melissa and Rick Roden Echo Valley, LLC West Bend, WI

It seemed pretty simple. We did. We revolutionized the way calves can be raised healthy and comfortably. Since 1981, the goal remains simple. “Keep improving.” And, quite honestly, it is just that simple. Simple, because our method of improvement comes via the input of the folks that use our products the most. Nary a day goes by that we’re not having a one-on-one conversation with calf raisers throughout the world. We’re constantly experimenting with the question: “Wouldn’t it be great if...?” We strive to understand what the calf might ask for if she could talk to us about our product....

CONTENTS The Calf-Tel Advantage 6 A Superior Alternative to Traditional Wood Housing 8 Product Selection Guide 12 PROVEN PRODUCTS COMPACT 14 ECO 16 PRO II 18 DELUXE II 20 XXL 22 MULTIMAX 24 PEN SYSTEMS 26 Accessories 30 Calf Managment Expertise 34 About Hampel 35

CALF-TEL IS THE INDUSTRY’S NUMBER ONE CHOICE FOR CALF HOUSING Whether you’re raising just one calf or thousands of calves, indoors or out, the Calf-Tel® family of products offers calf raisers around the world the best and most cost effective raising healthy, THE CALF-TEL ADVANTAGE The Way We Make Our Products There’s always more than one way to do something, but only one best way. We thermoform Calf-Tel hutches out of extruded sheets of polyethylene. This process results in a molecular bonding within the plastic that is far superior to any other form of manufacturing— providing unmatched...

We Go with the Flow Ventilation is critical in limiting respiratory illness and eliminating heat stress. The flow of air is strategically engineered into Calf-Tel hutches, and enhanced by an extra-large adjustable ventilation opening (largest in the industry) for maximum comfort and breathability. Our indoor pen systems feature the AirMax panel for improved air-flow in challenging conditions. We Promote Biosecurity… …because it’s worth promoting. You wouldn’t want to invite anything and everything into the place you live. Your calves don’t want that either. However, many materials on the...

A SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL WOOD HOUSING Calves are often raised in mass, in what is traditionally called a “California Style Wooden Hutch.” Wood, a naturally porous material, is immediately susceptible to bacteria, in addition to multiple bioburdens. Additionally, even treated wood will break down over time when exposed to precipitation, harsh sunlight and other severe climate and weather conditions. As a result, calves can become infected with disease, slowing growth rate and increasing mortality and treatment costs. The use of wood hutches also poses a maintenance burden on...

The first of its kind, the Calf-Tel ECS Elevated Calf System is a plastic, climate controlled, elevated calf housing system. Designed as an effective alternative to traditional wood calf housing, the product’s plastic construction offers enhanced durability and facilitates a cleaner environment for sustainable calf health over wood construction. Additionally, the high molecular weight polyethylene will withstand the most brutal weather conditions and is further enhanced by UV-blocking pigment to prevent break down. The ECS hutch can be mounted to standard wooden bases. The ECS includes many...

Calf-Tel ECS Elevated Calf System The hinged door provides easy calf portage in and out of the ECS. The ECS is designed with climate control. The roof easily slides shut during foul weather to keep the elements out and both calf and feed dry. The roof can be opened for natural sunlight and enhanced ventilation.

Tom Alger of A-Tex Dairy in Friona, Texas has been a Dairyman for over 40 years. His son Derek raises the calves. They were early adopters of the ECS system. Solid steel base is designed for maximum durability to withstand the rigors of heavy use over time. “Big Air!” Rear ventilation hatches, when opened, were designed to provide superior airflow compared to any other hutch on the market. , The removable base-skirt can be closed to the ground to keep warm air in or removed during the heat for maximum airflow. The ECS floor is constructed out of high density polyethylene, the same...

START HERE START HERE CLIMATE KEY Primary climate challenges by region • Tropical: hot & rainy Dry/Hot: hot & dry, very little rain Moderate: warm summer & mild winter Continental: mild summer & cold winter • Polar: cold & dry • Highlands: varies with altitude When choosing calf housing, we recommend planning for the most extreme conditions within your region.

STARTHERE STARTHERE Less Than 30 Days Compact ECO Pro Deluxe More Than 60 Days FENCE OPTIONS HUTCH SIZE COMPARISON 13

PROVEN PRODUCTS The Calf-Tel Compact is the most efficient solution for smaller sized calves or shorter-term calf housing needs. The Calf-Tel Compact is easy to clean, store and transport. When space is a concern, the Calf-Tel Compact’s reduced footprint increases the number of hutches you can use in a given area.

i- ADVANTAGES- Most economical option for smaller breeds or short-term use. The most efficient rear-bedding door of its kind. Superior ventilation provided by both ridge top vents and an adjustable rear vent that provides a larger "open window of air" for your calf than does any other calf hutch. Extremely durable, but light enough to handle easily. Completely opaque plastic protects calves from the heat of the sun in the summer and from excess condensation in the winter. Galvanized steel base provides greater structural integrity than is found on other plastic hutches. Great for use in...