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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 [...]

Follow these guidelines when slats are delivered and set on your next building project. In most cases, the buyer will not be responsible for the actual handling and setting of the slats on a new [...]

Unlike a sponge, concrete does not reabsorb water after it dries. The water doesn’t leave the mixture; it reacts with it and becomes part of the final form of the concrete. Instead of drying, [...]