"This week marks 5 years from when we manufactured the first fully Brazilian-made Crystal Spring feeder. This milestone makes our team very proud, especially since getting our manufacturing up and running in Brazil set the groundwork for a lot...
Prevents crushed pigs by elevating the sow while standing.
A pedal-triggered air lift system raises the sow to 10″ above creep area when she stands up.
Increases operational efficiency.
Field experience demonstrates an increase in production of 7%, or 1.5 pigs per...
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...
If your sows could choose a style of group housing, they would pick the one designed to keep them calm and comfortable. Electronic sow feeders with forward exits in correctly-designed group pens have been proven for decades to keep...
PrevTech Innovations and Agrivolt have joined forces, introducing an unprecedented offering to the agricultural sector. This acquisition unites their complementary
strengths in electrical network safety monitoring and stray voltage control. Together, these two established companies are dedicated to prevention, innovation,...
The pork industry is constantly evolving, with producers seeking innovative solutions to enhance their facilities and optimize production. Renovating existing barns is a practical and cost-effective way to meet the changing needs of a farm. This remodel offers a...
Ventilation air-to-air heat exchangers are used in swine housing facilities to reduce supplemental heating cost and to preheat incoming fresh air. There is potential for heat exchanger use in some swine barns, since as much as 90% of the...
In November 2018, California voters approved ballot measure Proposition 12, which mandates strict production standards regarding space requirements for gestating sows and prohibits the sale of any uncooked pork in the state of California that does not meet those...
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...
Quick facts
Growth rate of pigs housed in hoop barns is similar to pigs housed in confinement barns.
Pigs in hoop barns eat more and are less efficient than pigs kept in confinement barns.
Feeding a low-energy diet based on small...