Feedyard energy guidelines /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sweeten, John M.
Corporate Author:	Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Other Authors:	O'Neal, Henry, 1928-, Withers, Richard E.
Format:	Government Document Book
Language:	English
Published:	College Station, Tex. : Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System, [1993]
Edition:	11-93, rev.
Subjects:	Feedlots > Energy conservation. Animal industry > Energy conservation. Energy conservation.

Table of Contents:

I. Energy consumption at cattle feedlots
II. Establishing an energy conservation program
III. Energy profit opportunities
IV. Selecting and using electric motors
V. Electrical demand control
VI. Feedlot lighting
VII. Cattle watering system
VIII. Steam production and conveyance
IX. Space heating and cooling : insulation
X. Space heating and cooling : ventilation systems
XI. Feedstuffs conveyance
XII. Feed processing
XIII. Molasses and fat storage and handling
XIV. Mobile equipment for feedstuffs and manure handling
XV. Truck selection and routing principles
XVI. Vehicle fuel management
XVII. Tractor power requirements and equipment size
XVII. Summary and conclusion
XIX. References
XX. Appendix A. Checklists : how to reduce energy operating expenses
XXI. Appendix B. Sources of technical assistance for energy systems analysis and monitoring.