The downtime between flocks or groups is an ideal time to target rodent populations.
After the animals leave the farm, close the building up tight and simulate the same environment as when the birds or pigs were present. This practice...
The process of power washing in pig farms is a very demanding and strenuous job. For most employees, it is one of the most dreaded tasks on the farm. It can be a cause of injury and lead to...
Results from a nationwide swine farmer and veterinarian Precision livestock farming (PLF) acceptance survey.
U.S. pig farmers continue to contend with challenges amidst rising production costs, labor shortages and shrinking profit margins. These challenges are worsened by the increasing need...
Proper barn ventilation is a vital component of any good farm management plan. Whether you’ve incorporated a natural or mechanical ventilation system in your animal housing, closely monitoring the air exchange can help you avoid preventable and costly damage...
Decisions around sow barn remodeling, reducing sow herd inventory, and adjusting gilt flow are some of the challenges U.S. pork producers face as they explore and consider options to make farms compliant with California’s Proposition 12 requirements. A new...
IHT Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Monk to its team as a Sales Technical Representative. With an extensive background in the swine industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute...
You have many factors to consider when designing a ventilation system for your dry sow or breeding facility to ensure your barn will provide an optimal environment for your pigs. The three basic options are natural, dual or power...
Introduction
Proper ventilation performance, especially during cold-weather periods, is affected by many factors including the performance of the planned primary inlet system and the hidden, unplanned leakage inlets from cracks and construction gaps (i.e., infiltration). This article will describe research...
Updates help prevent feed spills and motor short cycling.
In a previous article, Short Cycling Reduces Motor Life; we covered the expected reduction of motor life when the off time between starts falls below 30 seconds. Heat builds up in...
T. Grandin, Animal Science Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado U.S.A.
Holding pens and loading facilities are used in abattoirs, saleyards, stockyards, and sorting facilities.
Long, narrow pens are recommended where animals enter through one end and leave through...
