“New Standard is truly knowledgeable in the product they provided and are quick to respond to any questions or concerns we have.”
One of the main deciding reasons we decided to go with New Standard West as our equipment supplier, was the...
Josh Couch from ADA Enterprises recaps their experiences at the 2024 World Pork Expo and the Nebraska Pork event. He discusses the company's innovative products, designed to enhance efficiency and animal welfare in swine production. Josh also highlights how...
Introduction
Air filtration is a commonly used biosecurity practice to minimize the spread of airborne diseases. Common airborne diseases include Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, and influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S). These diseases present substantial...
In this episode, we sit down with Scott MacDonald, Canada Manager at Hog Slat, to delve into the comprehensive services and innovative products offered by the company. Scott provides insights into his role and shares an overview of the...
What do Service Factor, Full Load Amps, and Service Factor Amps tell us about a motor.
Livestock and poultry operations subject electric motors to very hostile work environments. Those environments alternate between dusty and humid, along with fluctuations in voltage...
Source: Pork Checkoff
Items on a monthly hog barn maintenance task list can be among the easiest to overlook. They’re less frequent than weekly, but far more often than annually.
Daily and weekly maintenance checklists fit smoothly into a regular routine....
Hog-Tied Farms uses Nooyen farrowing pens with the Balance floor. John van Engelen started in 2013 with the purchase of four Balance floors. In his new barn, which he completed in 2019, he has equipped all farrowing pens with...
Introduction
Proper ventilation performance, especially during cold-weather periods, is affected by many factors including the performance of the planned primary inlet system and the hidden, unplanned leakage inlets from cracks and construction gaps (i.e., infiltration). This article will describe research...
As the swine industry evolves, the need for advanced technology that enhances efficiency and profitability becomes increasingly crucial. One such technology is the sorter, a device that automates the sorting of pigs based on weight, ensuring uniform groups for...
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.
What is sludge?
Sludge is the residue of biological manure treatment that accumulates in lagoons and digesters. It is lower in organic matter and higher in solids and...