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A Modified Metabolism Stall for Steers

Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station¹

Abstract

A modified metabolism stall for use in digestibility and nutrient balance trials with steers is described. The stall is built largely of metal for strength and durability, and has replaceable parts. It features a rounded metal feed box, a sliding, dairy-type stanchion which governs the length of the stall, an automatic watering device, and interchangeable floor pieces which permit collection of urine by means of a metal grid and funnel, or a rubber funnel and hose. The stall is illustrated by a photograph and drawings which give dimensions and details of construction.

¹ Departments of Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Chemistry Research, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

² The drawings were made by J. I. Fryrear, Department of Agricultural Engineering, and the photograph taken by R. H. Burley, Experiment Station Editorial Office. A description and photograph of an excellent all metal stall for sheep was furnished the authors by E. W. Crampton, MacDonald College, Quebec, Canada. The authors wish to acknowledge other correspondence, in connection with the construction of these stalls from M. C. Bell, Wise Burroughs, Harold Goss, T. S. Hamilton, C. S. Hobbs, E. W. Klosterman. J. K. Loosli and R. W. Swift.