The Cattle Groomer Oiler/Scratcher attaches directly to any Shade Haven to keep cattle comfortable and protected while they enjoy the shade. Built with durable nylon brushes and a heavy-duty steel tank, it does double duty—removing lice, flies, and winter hair while applying a protective insecticide solution. The large, three-gallon steel tank supplies a gravity-fed flow […]
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The sheep at Birdsfoot Farm in Stony Brook, New York, have a big job to do. Tasked with clearing overgrown fields, establishing silvopasture, and restoring soil health, these woolly workers are part of a regenerative master plan. And two Shade Haven mobile shade systems keep them comfortable while they work. Birdsfoot Farm is part of the Avalon Nature Preserve, a […]
As virtual fencing and collar technology gain momentum in the grazing world, a new era of pasture management is taking shape—and a Shade Haven mobile shade system is the perfect pairing for this evolution in grazing. Greg Brickner, DVM, Director of Precision Grazing at the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, sees virtual fencing not just as a labor-saving tool, […]
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USDA reports U.S. cattle numbers continue to decline—down 8% since 2019— while consumer demand for beef remains high despite record-breaking prices. If you are a beef producer, this is a time when every pound counts—and so does every lost one. Lost pounds due to heat stress are preventable with a Shade Haven mobile shade system. Heat stress in […]
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Three years ago, Chris Carroll and his wife Megan traded their suburban lifestyle for a 100-acre weathered farmstead in Hampstead, Maryland, near the Pennsylvania line. “My wife said, ‘What if we sold everything and bought a farm?’ I said, sure—why not!” recalls Chris Carroll. What began as a bold leap – quickly became a full-scale […]
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After purchasing his farm – Windland Flats – in 2007, Josh Krenz researched various cattle breeds before ultimately choosing Highland cattle. Today he is a respected authority on Highland breeding and genetics, with a 60-head herd which he intensively grazes on his 100-acre farm in Princeton, Minnesota. This spring, he enhanced his grazing program with two SH600 Shade […]
At Shade Haven, livestock comfort is our top priority—from providing mobile shade in the pasture to helping you reduce fly pressure. Special thanks to Dr. Sarah Slaby, D.V.M., for sharing her expertise for this article to help you protect your herd from fly infestations this grazing season. Flies aren’t just an annoyance—they’re a costly threat […]
Shade Haven welcomes new SH600 owner James Corker After 42 years as a veterinarian, James Corker of Lake City, South Carolina, traded clinics for cattle and launched a second career on his family’s farm. “I decided I was either going to retire or raise cows,” says Corker. He chose the latter and went to work converting […]
Mobile shade for grazing livestock isn’t just about animal comfort—it’s crucial to profitable grazing. Heat stress significantly reduces weight gain, milk production, and reproductive rates, leading to financial losses for farmers. Shade Haven mobile shade systems offer a solution that enhances livestock performance, optimizes pasture management, and ultimately improves your bottom line. The High Cost […]
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Shade Haven part of compassionate cattle care at High Life Ranch David Castillo, owner of High Life Ranch in Huntsville, Utah, is on a mission to raise some of the finest beef in the world. For this rancher and Shade Haven owner, providing premium quality beef begins with superior care of his cattle. “From the […]
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Cattle Groomer Oiler/Scratcher: Grooming + Pest Protection in The Shade
/in Product releaseThe Cattle Groomer Oiler/Scratcher attaches directly to any Shade Haven to keep cattle comfortable and protected while they enjoy the shade. Built with durable nylon brushes and a heavy-duty steel tank, it does double duty—removing lice, flies, and winter hair while applying a protective insecticide solution. The large, three-gallon steel tank supplies a gravity-fed flow […]
Regeneration, Sheep, and Shade
/in Farm storiesThe sheep at Birdsfoot Farm in Stony Brook, New York, have a big job to do. Tasked with clearing overgrown fields, establishing silvopasture, and restoring soil health, these woolly workers are part of a regenerative master plan. And two Shade Haven mobile shade systems keep them comfortable while they work. Birdsfoot Farm is part of the Avalon Nature Preserve, a […]
Future of Grazing is Virtual and Mobile
/in Farm practicesAs virtual fencing and collar technology gain momentum in the grazing world, a new era of pasture management is taking shape—and a Shade Haven mobile shade system is the perfect pairing for this evolution in grazing. Greg Brickner, DVM, Director of Precision Grazing at the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, sees virtual fencing not just as a labor-saving tool, […]
Don’t Lose Profits to the Sun
/in Farm practices, Rotational grazingUSDA reports U.S. cattle numbers continue to decline—down 8% since 2019— while consumer demand for beef remains high despite record-breaking prices. If you are a beef producer, this is a time when every pound counts—and so does every lost one. Lost pounds due to heat stress are preventable with a Shade Haven mobile shade system. Heat stress in […]
Regenerating Land and Life at Crescent Moon Farm
/in Farm stories, UncategorizedThree years ago, Chris Carroll and his wife Megan traded their suburban lifestyle for a 100-acre weathered farmstead in Hampstead, Maryland, near the Pennsylvania line. “My wife said, ‘What if we sold everything and bought a farm?’ I said, sure—why not!” recalls Chris Carroll. What began as a bold leap – quickly became a full-scale […]
Cow Comfort Meets Genetic Excellence
/in Farm practices, Farm storiesAfter purchasing his farm – Windland Flats – in 2007, Josh Krenz researched various cattle breeds before ultimately choosing Highland cattle. Today he is a respected authority on Highland breeding and genetics, with a 60-head herd which he intensively grazes on his 100-acre farm in Princeton, Minnesota. This spring, he enhanced his grazing program with two SH600 Shade […]
Fly Control 101
/in Farm practices, Farm stories, Rotational grazingAt Shade Haven, livestock comfort is our top priority—from providing mobile shade in the pasture to helping you reduce fly pressure. Special thanks to Dr. Sarah Slaby, D.V.M., for sharing her expertise for this article to help you protect your herd from fly infestations this grazing season. Flies aren’t just an annoyance—they’re a costly threat […]
Grazing with Shade Haven at Twinfield Farm
/in Farm storiesShade Haven welcomes new SH600 owner James Corker After 42 years as a veterinarian, James Corker of Lake City, South Carolina, traded clinics for cattle and launched a second career on his family’s farm. “I decided I was either going to retire or raise cows,” says Corker. He chose the latter and went to work converting […]
The Economics of Shade – See the Numbers
/in Farm practices, Rotational grazingMobile shade for grazing livestock isn’t just about animal comfort—it’s crucial to profitable grazing. Heat stress significantly reduces weight gain, milk production, and reproductive rates, leading to financial losses for farmers. Shade Haven mobile shade systems offer a solution that enhances livestock performance, optimizes pasture management, and ultimately improves your bottom line. The High Cost […]
Highland Cattle Raised with Care
/in Farm practices, Farm storiesShade Haven part of compassionate cattle care at High Life Ranch David Castillo, owner of High Life Ranch in Huntsville, Utah, is on a mission to raise some of the finest beef in the world. For this rancher and Shade Haven owner, providing premium quality beef begins with superior care of his cattle. “From the […]