A couple of weeks ago, while attending the celebration of our long-term partner, AM Warkup, in the United Kingdom, I was struck by the beauty of the relationships in this industry.
We were there as a family—me, my husband Todd,...
With the extremely hot weather occurring right now throughout much of the
United States, proper temperature control and ventilation are essential in swine barns to help protect animals from heat stress that can compromise their health and performance.
Heat stress directly...
Looking for a barn management system that can assist you to be more efficient, economical and effective? Chore-Time's PigCentral® Management System lets you control feed bins, feed delivery systems, ventilation systems and more. It is all possible through the...
With Prop 12 being a prominent challenge in the Pork Industry Todd Heisterkamp Executive Director at Crystal Spring Hog Equipment LTD joins our program again. We review what he is hearing about Prop 12, solutions such as the "Freedom...
Tips for prepping your small swine farm in the colder months.
Do you own and manage a small swine herd operation? Many things need to be addressed for the comfort and needs of the pigs as the seasons change and...
Starting a motor requires more energy compared to running it continuously, resulting in the generation of additional heat. Typically, this excess heat dissipates when the motor is idle or by the cooling fan while it is running. Short cycling...
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It is important to keep young pigs warm to improve growth and survivability. At this stage of a pig's life, their immune systems are still developing and their energy intake at weaning is limited. This reduces their...
And putting it off can cost you.
The repair and maintenance of livestock and poultry buildings is relentless; regardless of how input costs fluctuate, or contract prices change, equipment breakdowns and repairs are inevitable.
Some upkeep is optional, while some is...
The weather may be warming up, but swine barn ventilation maintenance is a year-round activity. Whether your barn is brand new or has been around for some time, keeping your ventilation system in good working order can make all...
Understand how pH affects pads to increase their useful life PLUS protecting pump motors.
What does pH have to do with cool cell pads anyway?
PH is a simple measurement of the mineral content of water. The higher the pH reading,...
