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Adding discharge cones to a fan increases its air delivery. Do you know why? Take a look at any fan performance chart, and you’ll notice adding a discharge cone to a fan increases its [...]

A farm’s electrical system requires regular attention. The electric systems in livestock and poultry buildings are not maintenance-free. The corrosive gases and high humidity present in these [...]

Learn how prop design affects air delivery and efficiency of ventilation fans.   Air movement across a fan prop is not equal. A 54-inch fan turning at 560 revolutions per minute will have a [...]

Understanding how fogger systems work will help you manage them more effectively. We commonly think of cool cell systems when we think of evaporative cooling in hog facilities. However, fogger [...]

Stir fans and sprinkler systems remain a cost-effective method to reduce summer heat stress for finishing pigs. Although tunnel ventilated finishing houses are the most common choice for new [...]

The Sow Caliper turns a subjective visual evaluation of sow body condition into an objective measurement. Think of it as being similar to using a thermometer to measure temperature. If nursery [...]

Allowing mineral deposits and algae to accumulate on evaporative pads will eventually clog the pad openings causing a restriction of the airflow into the building. When water evaporates, pure [...]

No matter what type of shutter is installed on a fan, keeping it clean and dust-free pays dividends. Shutters are an accessory item used to seal off backdrafts when the fan is not operating. Air [...]

Routine examination of the slats will help operators identify problems and correct them before they become a more significant issue. Worn slat surfaces can cause foot and leg problems, additional [...]

Follow this step-by-step guide to diagnose and fix an underperforming ventilation system. I am frequently asked by farm owners to evaluate the tunnel ventilation system on an existing facility [...]