For over two decades, Nu Era Enterprises has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge solutions to the swine industry. What began as a small, dedicated venture has grown into one of the leading providers of advanced equipment and...
As winter approaches, ensuring your barn is ready for the season is critical for maintaining productivity, reducing energy costs, and protecting your infrastructure. Proper facility maintenance is not only easy but also highly profitable when part of a regular...
Introduction
Ventilation is critical to the health and production of animals in modern farming operations. Livestock producers continuously seek efficient and cost-effective ways to maintain optimal environmental conditions in their barns. Tunnel ventilation systems are designed with air inlets located...
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...
As winter approaches, proper barn preparation is vital to maintaining the health and productivity of your livestock, particularly in swine facilities. Effective ventilation is key to controlling air quality and temperature. Conducting a ventilation audit before the season starts...
During and after the first offering of the Animal Waste Biogas Digester Operator Training (Kenansville, 10/11/2024), we received the following questions. A panel of experts was invited by Amanda Hatcher and Mahmoud Sharara to a Zoom conference call to provide...
The swine industry is under increasing pressure to improve animal welfare, reduce environmental impacts, and maintain profitability. Fortunately, recent advancements in thermal management systems are addressing these challenges. These innovative technologies reduce pre-weaning mortality and contribute to more energy-efficient...
Barn management software systems are nothing new. They’ve been available for a while now to help hog producers monitor rooms, control various functions and generate reports. One of the biggest problems, however, is that many of the programs have...
Keeping your radiant barn heaters in check as the colder weather starts creeping in plays a crucial role in the development and well-being of your livestock.
In this article, we’ll cover how to stay on schedule with your radiant heater...
Good husbandry and managing pig housing can reduce the impact of cold stress on swine herd performance.
Sow in Straw, Penn State Extension
As a pig producer, managing heat loss during winter months can be a struggle for the health of...