A psychrometric chart presents properties of air in a graphical format useful for troubleshooting greenhouse or livestock building environmental problems.
Psychrometric Chart and Air Characteristics
A psychrometric chart presents physical and thermal properties of moist air in a graphical form. It...
A new pig barn is under construction at the Martinsdale Colony in Montana, showcasing cutting-edge livestock technology and highlighting a positive trend in new construction. This state-of-the-art facility, built by WS Construction out of Sioux Falls, is fully equipped...
A new sow complex is now under construction featuring the first prefabricated steel swine barns in the United States. Compared to traditional wood structures, the steel buildings are designed to offer a more biosecure, flame-retardant and energy-efficient environment for...
What happens when an electric motor burns out?
We typically refer to an electrical motor that has quit working as being burned out. Is that what really happens? Do the insides of a motor burn up, and is that why...
Platte Colony, located near Platte, South Dakota, celebrated the opening of its new 2,400-head finisher barn, a facility designed specifically for specialty genetics and niche market pigs. This innovative barn highlights the swine industry’s shift toward tailored production systems...
Swine Web is thrilled to announce seven significant remodels for ISOWEAN sow facilities, ranging from 1300 to 1500 sows, in Montana. These projects represent substantial upgrades to our facilities, enhancing productivity and animal welfare.
Montana Hutterites have long been key...
In a major advancement for hog production in the Midwest, a cutting-edge 5,000-head hog finishing barn has been constructed in Milnor, North Dakota, by Sundale Colony. The new facility represents the latest in hog farming technology and innovation, incorporating...
Basically, you have the choice between two ventilation principles in pig farming: natural and mechanical. One advantage of natural ventilation is the low investment due to the use of natural resources and simple installation. Systems based on natural ventilation...
You may recall, New Standard Ag recently remodeled a hog barn at Greenwald Colony. However, you might not know the family connection the Kurbis’ have with Greenwald Colony. We recently had a chance to visit more with the folks...
Central exhaust systems are a commonly used ventilation method in pig barns. But how do they work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of these systems? We will elaborate on this in this article.
What is a central exhaust...