Rick McBay
Natural Ventilation Specialist
Faromor – A Canarm Company
Natural and dual ventilation have increasingly become the ventilation systems of choice for finishing and dry sow/breeding facilities. Once you have decided on your preferred system, options for the style and product...
Introduction:
The world of pig farming is evolving, and at the heart of this transformation is the flooring under the hooves of our pigs. While it might seem like a minor detail, the choice of flooring can profoundly influence the...
A psychrometric chart presents properties of air in a graphical format useful for troubleshooting greenhouse or livestock building environmental problems.
Psychrometric Chart and Air Characteristics
A psychrometric chart presents physical and thermal properties of moist air in a graphical form. It...
A rapid, easy to use and reliable way of monitoring surface cleanliness of swine transport trailers is needed for practical industry applications. ATP bioluminescence has been demonstrated to be a good alternative tool for monitoring surface cleanliness in swine...
Farmscape for October 12, 2023
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A livestock handling specialist with J Woods Livestock Services says tremendous progress has been made over the past 25 years in the area of animal handling. The topic, "Why Pigs...
We omitted one important task in our winterizing buildings article...evaporative cool cell systems.
The critical point here is draining all the water out of the system to prevent damage during freezing weather. Even if freezing is not a problem in...
Swine health management is critical to successful farming operations. It involves monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases to ensure the overall well-being of the herd.
As agricultural technology continues to advance, swine health management has seen significant improvements, leading to...
Time to winterize your buildings: best practices and tips.
Cold weather is just around the corner; refer to this list for maintenance reminders to prepare your buildings for winter.
1) WALL FANS
A) Clean the inside of the fans and shutters with...
Patented cooling pads developed by animal science experts keep boars and sows cooler, improve their feed intake and milk output, and increase piglet wean weight
IHT Group, a division of Decisive Dividend Corp. (TSXV: DE) based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is...
Using heat lamps, heat mats, and brooders for localized heating can improve energy efficiency in swine housing. Learn about small adjustments and management considerations for implementing localized heating.
Providing a thermally comfortable environment for pigs while conserving energy can...
