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Simple is better when it comes to feeding lactating sows. Correctly feeding a sow in lactation is a hard skill to learn or teach. A sow needs full access to feed to reach her full genetic [...]

These simple techniques help keep water medicators dosing at proper rates.  Many of the chemical products used in swine and poultry production are delivered through the water system. Some simple [...]

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 [...]