Introduction
Due to specific state legislation or market requirements many farms will have to house gestating sows in groups. Management practices will have to be modified for farms to be successful when housing sows in groups during gestation. Gilts and...
The fast implementation of automatic washing of pig farms in Denmark leads the way to increased hygiene and efficiency, further, it creates a better working environment leading to happier employees.
The Washpower washing robot is operating in more than 500...
Irvin Waldner, a dedicated hog farmer from Grand Colony, has been immersed in the hog industry for nearly two decades. He and his barn team oversee a modern hog barn, nurturing 650 sows from farrow to finish. His primary...
Do your own feed auger repairs with this series of easy-to-follow instructional videos from Hog Slat.
Save money by performing basic auger repairs yourself. Whether you need to replace an anchor bearing, braze and splice a line, or change a...
Ventilation is critical to the health and production of animals in modern farming operations. Livestock producers are continuously looking for efficient and cost-effective ways to keep their barns in optimal environmental condition. In this article we are going to...
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about barn equipment and ventilation fan maintenance on April 3 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.
The monthly webinar series, hosted via Zoom, provides timely information about sow...
Introduction
Economies of scale and the greater need for efficiency have resulted in the vast majority of pigs being raised indoors. These artificial environments have a great impact on production performance and the health status of both the pig and...
We are a commercial provider of equipment for animal and livestock operations throughout the United States and beyond. Our products are in use in many operations as a commercial quality solution for animal husbandry needs, including livestock and dairy...
PrevTech Innovations and Agrivolt have joined forces, introducing an unprecedented offering to the agricultural sector. This acquisition unites their complementary
strengths in electrical network safety monitoring and stray voltage control. Together, these two established companies are dedicated to prevention, innovation,...
Quick facts
Water from melted snow and spring rains can flood buildings in low areas.
Thawing and refreezing snow can create hazardous icy areas for people and livestock.
During winter, farmers can take steps to help prevent springtime snowmelt problems on...