Winter poses unique challenges for pig producers as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. Among these is ensuring that piglets have the best possible environment in which to thrive. While heating is often the first consideration, lighting plays...
In LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions’ ongoing "Biosecurity Alphabet" series, the focus shifts to the letter D—disinfection. This essential step in biosecurity plays a critical role in safeguarding farms, animals, and the food supply chain. By effectively eliminating harmful pathogens, disinfection...
Farrowing is a critical stage in swine production that determines piglet survival rates and producer profitability. While managing sow nutrition and housing conditions has been extensively researched, the focus is shifting to neonatal piglet welfare, particularly the role of...
IHT Group is thrilled to announce that its innovative IHT Cooling Pads have been honored with a prestigious 2025 AE50 Award, presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and Resource magazine. This marks the second...
Efficient livestock operations depend on durable flooring. Regular inspections of concrete slats and support beams are crucial for preventing costly replacements and maximizing the lifespan of your facility. Industry best practices recommend checking slats and beams after each cleaning...
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry, and Jim Moody, COO of the Hanor Company, to discuss the game-changing impact of feed conversion ratio (FCR) on profitability and the role...
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...
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...
BinSentry partnered with Hanor, one of North America’s top pork producers, on a year-long study that aimed to better understand the connection between out-of-feed events and feed conversion ratios.
From July 2022 to August 2023, 200 BinSentry sensors were installed...
Dr. Gisele Ravagnani provides insights into the recent detection of H5N1 in an Oregon pig, marking the first U.S. case in swine. H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, primarily affects birds but has now crossed into swine. This development...