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The goal is to lose as little time as possible when looking for someone on the farm.

From 1977 through 2013 the dressed slaughter weight for barrows and gilts has increased an average of 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) per year.

Improve the piglets' comfort in the fattening rooms without compromising ventilation by placing an insulating material over the pens.

Managing the pig’s environment with the goal of heat removal is an increasing need, especially when pens are more crowded.

A simple system that uses plastic and adhesive tape to prevent the entry of unfiltered air into a barn can also serve as a safe method to prevent inappropriate non-biosecure personnel movement.

The installation of physical barriers at strategic personnel entry points help to define distinct biosecurity areas. This method is commonly used in farms that lack a clear separation between areas with different biosecurity levels.

Many of these tools are difficult to clean and, in many cases, they may be damaged by water, soap, and disinfectants.