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A quick list of basic housekeeping chores for fall.   1. Summer Fans a. Clean the inside of the fan and shutters with either a broom or compressed air to remove any dust and dirt. b. Seal [...]

Shortfalls in watering systems become more evident during the summer heat. Restricting a pig’s water intake can dramatically affect performance. Dial-in the nipple flow rate The target flow [...]

Learn how to read static pressure for keys to troubleshooting and correcting tunnel ventilation systems. With the summer heat settling in, it’s not uncommon for ventilation problems to [...]

Use the extra time between groups for a targeted rodent control program Whenever the time between groups stretches to 14 days or more, producers have a unique opportunity to reduce a site’s [...]

Stir fans…know what you’re buying. Learn how to interpret performance figures for circulation and stir fans. Have you ever noticed the wide difference in the cubic feet per minute [...]

Emptying a hog house and closing the doors until the next group arrives can be a recipe for disaster. The following guidelines can help you prepare for extended downtimes. Get all the feed out! [...]

Make sure the evaporative cooling system isn’t to blame for poor-performing ventilation this summer. While fans generally get the blame for poor summer ventilation performance, in some [...]

Look at all the factors before deciding to replace the pulleys on existing fans to increase wind speed.  By Tyler Marion, Hog Slat Engineering Group Growers wanting to increase wind speed in an [...]

Your choice of disinfectants may have unforeseen negative effects on your farm’s equipment and buildings. Disinfecting livestock facilities between groups is an effective method to reduce [...]

Nipple bars are a practical method of adding temporary watering spaces for weaned pigs to increase water access. Water is an essential nutrient a pig consumes during its lifetime. Access to water [...]