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Heavy-Duty Galvanized Calf Feed Trough

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Product Name HEAVY-DUTY CALF FEED TROUGH
Product Image Heavy-Duty Galvanized Calf Feed Trough
Product Overview The Heavy-Duty Calf Feed Trough is a robust freestanding feeding solution developed for dairy calves, beef calves and growing young stock. Its low feeding height and half-round trough profile provide convenient access to calf starter, concentrate and suitable liquid feed.

The trough is fully welded and reinforced with diagonal strut braces beneath the feeding pan. Hot-dip galvanized steel construction provides long service life in demanding calf barns, rearing pens and commercial livestock facilities.
Key Features
  • Calf-Specific Feeding Height: The low-profile structure provides comfortable feed access for young cattle.
  • Fully Welded Trough: Continuous welded construction makes the feeding pan suitable for dry feed and appropriate liquid feeding.
  • Half-Round Feed Pan: Smooth curved geometry helps reduce inaccessible corners and simplifies cleaning.
  • Diagonal Reinforcement: Structural braces below the trough increase rigidity and support the long feeding body.
  • Hot-Dip Galvanized Finish: Provides corrosion protection for humid and demanding livestock-house environments.
  • Long Linear Feeding Space: Allows several calves to access feed simultaneously.
  • Freestanding Structure: Can be positioned independently inside calf pens or group-rearing areas.
  • Simple Construction: No mechanical feeding components are required, reducing routine maintenance.
  • Easy Sanitation: Open access and smooth internal surfaces simplify removal of residual feed and washing.
  • Customizable: Length, reinforcement, feeding height and material configuration can be adapted according to project requirements.
Structural Components
  • Half-Round Feed Pan: Long formed steel trough designed for calf starter, concentrate and liquid-feed applications.
  • Welded End Panels: Close both ends of the trough and support liquid-feed containment.
  • Structural Side Frame: Supports the trough body along its full length.
  • Diagonal Strut Braces: Transfer trough loads toward the end supports and increase resistance to bending.
  • Wide End Supports: Provide stable floor contact and help maintain the feeder in position.
  • Hot-Dip Galvanized Surface: Protects the steel structure against normal livestock-house corrosion.
Structural Principle Feed is distributed along the continuous half-round trough so multiple calves can feed at the same time. The curved internal profile directs residual feed toward the bottom of the pan and provides fewer sharp internal corners than a conventional square trough.

The trough body is supported between heavy end sections, while diagonal braces beneath the pan transfer load into the supporting structure. This configuration improves rigidity without requiring multiple intermediate legs beneath the feeding area.
Technical Specifications
Product Type Heavy-Duty Calf Feed Trough
Reference Length 2440 mm / 8 ft
Reference Overall Height 466 mm
Reference Overall Width 446 mm
Feed Pan Width Approx. 315 mm
Feed Pan Depth Approx. 200 mm
Trough Profile Half-Round
Construction Fully Welded
Reference Reinforcement 2 Diagonal Strut Braces
Main Material Steel
Surface Treatment Hot-Dip Galvanized
Reference Galvanizing Standard BS EN ISO 1461
Installation Type Freestanding
Applicable Animals Dairy Calves / Beef Calves / Growing Young Cattle
Applicable Feed Calf Starter / Concentrate / Grain / Suitable Liquid Feed
Other Sizes Available Upon Request
Applications
  • Commercial dairy calf-rearing facilities
  • Beef calf production farms
  • Group calf pens
  • Weaning and growing pens
  • Calf starter and concentrate feeding areas
  • Suitable liquid-feed programs
  • Indoor calf barns
  • Open-sided livestock houses
  • Steel-structure cattle housing projects
  • New calf facility construction and renovation projects
Customization Options
  • Trough length and overall dimensions
  • Feeding height according to calf age and body size
  • Steel thickness and structural reinforcement
  • Number and position of diagonal support braces
  • Drain outlet available upon request
  • Alternative corrosion-resistant materials
  • Food-safe internal protective coating for aggressive feed materials
  • OEM branding and bulk-order configurations
  • Designed according to local climate and farm conditions
Installation & Maintenance
  • Position the trough on a firm and level concrete floor or other stable feeding surface.
  • Allow sufficient space around the feeding line for calves to approach without excessive competition.
  • Check that both end supports sit evenly on the floor before filling the trough.
  • Remove stale feed and residues regularly, particularly when liquid feed is used.
  • Wash the half-round trough thoroughly between liquid feeding cycles according to the farm hygiene program.
  • Inspect diagonal braces, welds, end supports and trough edges periodically for damage.
  • Repair damaged galvanized areas promptly to reduce localized corrosion.
  • Where prolonged contact with acidic or mineral-rich feed is expected, apply a suitable food-safe or non-toxic protective coating.
  • Apply protective coating only when the trough is empty, clean and dry.
  • Clean and dry the feeder before extended storage or prolonged periods of non-use.
Product FAQ

Q: What is the reference size of the Heavy-Duty Calf Feed Trough?
A: The reference configuration is approximately 2440 mm long, 446 mm overall width and 466 mm high.

Q: What is the size of the feeding pan?
A: The reference half-round trough is approximately 315 mm wide and 200 mm deep.

Q: Can the trough be used for liquid feeding?
A: Yes. The reference design is fully welded and is suitable for appropriate liquid-feed applications.

Q: Why are diagonal braces installed below the trough?
A: The braces reinforce the long feeding pan and help transfer loads toward the end supports.

Q: Can it be used for dry calf starter?
A: Yes. The trough can also be used for calf starter, grain and concentrate according to the feeding program.

Q: Is it suitable for outdoor use?
A: Hot-dip galvanized construction provides good corrosion resistance, although regular inspection and maintenance are recommended for outdoor installations.

Q: Can the trough dimensions be customized?
A: Yes. Length, feeding height, reinforcement and material configuration can be customized according to project requirements.

Q: Can it be supplied as part of a complete calf-rearing project?
A: Yes. Trough dimensions and layouts can be coordinated with calf pens, feeding alleys, livestock housing and steel-structure farm projects.

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