Page 29 of articles about facilities-equipment
Biofilm is a Trojan horse for pathogenic bacteria in the drinking water system
Biofilm, “the dirt in water pipes”, the causative agent of problems in the conditions and the quality of the water supply, is the subject of this article.
Slurry valorization
Sustainable slurry management is an increasing necessity.
Custom-made cart for safe drying and storage of heat lamps
Using a custom-made cart designed for drying and storage of heating lamps from farrowing units between uses to extent its working life.
Engineering student wins pig industry scholarship
Engineering student Anita Woolf, from Peterborough, has won a £4,500 scholarship, under the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme operated by AHDB Pork and the NPA in conjunction with Harper Adams University.
Can we apply principles of outdoor farming on an indoor unit? Facilities and management (II/II)
The second part of this article tells us what we can learn from sow's nesting instinct, creep-feed intake, relationship with the operator and groups formation in camping systems for use in our closed farms.
Small nipple, great effect
Big Dutchman drinker reduces water consumption and amount of slurry.
Rugged Cat® S60 smartphone helps pig farmers improve productivity and efficiency
The integrated thermal camera of the Cat S60 allows users to obtain thermal images that come loaded with instant data, which makes it easier for farmers to make corrections and achieve the proper functioning of their equipment, ensure that the animals are comfortable, and increase overall profitability of their farming business.
Removal of gases from a swine barn
Nine emerging technologies here or coming
There is no argument new smart technologies are coming in swine production says Tom Stein, senior strategic adviser for Maximus Systems.
Innovative slat anchor can be positioned without special tools
Screw and washer can then be tightened without problem.
Winter warning to pig farmers
If you have controlled-environment houses, check that your fail-safe batteries are working.
Hog Slat, Inc. celebrates 50 years in business
Robust and extremely versatile: the Vario 8L volume dispenser can dose from 100 g to 5 kg
This impressive range is made possible by an additional dosing flap for small amounts that can be inserted into the volume dispenser’s filling chute.
High environmental temperature around farrowing induced heat stress in crated sows
The secret to ensure water quality: from its source to the final point
After the onset of problems, it brings back to our mind that perhaps water could be the source of our poor production results.