Zonggang Li, Post Doctoral fellow, Agricultural Systems Technology
Gilbert J Miito, Post Doctoral fellow, Agricultural Systems Technology
Teng Teeh Lim, Extension Professor, Agricultural Systems Technology
On-farm manure...
Abstract
This publication discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of using hooped structures for finishing hogs or housing gestating sows. It provides information on...
Introduction:
As swine producers strive to enhance reproductive performance, mitigating the impact of summer heat stress on boar semen quality is of paramount importance. A...
Figure 1: airflow distribution of a mechanical ventilation swine barn. Graphic by MSU Extension.
What type of ventilation would be better for my production?
Technology —...
Here's a quick look at the process behind testing fans at BESS Labs.
If you are involved in buying or selling agricultural fans, chances are...
In a recent study led by experts from Purdue University, IHT Group, and Pig Improvement Company Inc., a breakthrough in swine comfort has been...
As a pig farmer, you know that raising pigs from birth can be challenging. From offering proper nourishment to providing a safe, temperature-controlledenvironment, there...
Whether you manage a small, single-barn farm or a, multiunit livestock facility, sufficient ventilation is critical for livestock health. Farmers can create conditions that...
Introduction
Due to specific state legislation or market requirements many farms will have to house gestating sows in groups. Management practices will have to be...
The fast implementation of automatic washing of pig farms in Denmark leads the way to increased hygiene and efficiency, further, it creates a better...