Source: AllTech
While swine productivity and efficiency continue to increase, gases and odors from livestock operations persist and have become a severe problem, with social implications for many countries. Swine facilities are intrinsically associated with air pollutants and the emission...
Robert Stwalley, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University, shows a cooling pad designed to keep sows more comfortable during farrowing. The pads have been licensed to Innovative Heating Solutions of Winnipeg, Manitoba....
Ventilation is by far the largest source of heating energy loss in swine facilities. To maintain air quality, it is essential to provide proper minimum ventilation without losing excessive energy from the building. Learn how modern controllers interlock equipment...
Ryan Stohlquist says the new development barn adds flexibility to the family operation.
Stohlquist Showpigs, located in Northeastern Illinois, is a leading supplier of pure and cross-bred animals to the show pig industry. Batch farrowing the 200-sow herd twice a...
Proper barn ventilation is a key factor in promoting swine health and productivity. AP, the swine equipment brand of AGCO, has developed a new ventilation video series with tips to help producers unlock better year-round performance.
The series, consisting of...
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Find basic information about several farm lighting options for security, worker safety, livestock production, and work after dark. Also gives a brief overview of energy efficiency for lighting options.
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SowMAX eliminates the guesswork of feeding sows to full appetite.
Feeding lactating sows is one of the most challenging skills to learn in a farrowing operation. Sows are individuals with varying appetites, and it is extremely difficult to feed sows...
A look at the equipment available to aid in the safe and efficient removal of pig carcasses.
Death losses on a hog farm are an unavoidable fact. As the pigs' weight increases, removing them from pens and facilities becomes more...
Farm News Flash: When it's -4 degrees in the Midwest of the USA - our pigs are comfortable! Keeping warm in a temperature controlled barn. Rachel from Integrity Builders & Supply takes you on a quick tour of a...
“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...