Effect of pad cooling on summer barn environment and finishing pig temperature
The objective was to compare tunnel ventilated finishing barns with cool cell pads (PAD) or without (CONTROL) for barn climate and pig temperature.
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Don’t panic – manage piggery ventilation sensibly
Farmers shouldn’t panic but need to be more realistic about their piggery ventilation management during the heat-wave conditions that Britain has been experiencing, according to an environmental specialist.
Effectiveness of composting as a biosecure disposal method for PEDV-infected pig carcasses
Composting appears to be an effective disposal method for PEDV-infected piglet carcasses under the conditions examined.
Osborne announces certification to ISO 9001:2015
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is currently the most up-to-date standard of its kind, focusing on the performance of a manufacturer’s QMS.
Shane McAuliffe appointed Swine Business Manager at EASYFIX
Shane McAuliffe has been appointed EASYFIX’s new Swine Business Manager and will be responsible for the sales and development of EASYFIX’s environmental enrichment range.
Drinker position influences the cleanness of the lying area of pigs in a welfare-friendly housing facility
This study has identified a simple method of increasing the cleanliness of pigs’ dedicated lying areas, which has important implications for improving the design of pig housing facilities and maximising pig welfare.
The ideal mating/early gestation barn: stalls, feeders, floor, light (2/2)
The views of experienced experts on what the ideal mating /early gestation barn should look like.
SPACE 2018: An Expo that meets the challenges of the different sectors
SPACE 2018 will be held from Tuesday 11 September to Friday 14 September at Rennes Exhibition Centre.
United Kingdom: record in organic pig numbers
The number of pigs rea red organically saw the largest proportional increase.
Keeping pigs in their comfort zone
A new method of comparing the environmental performance of pig houses has been devised by Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings.
Powerful new Dicam2 offers remote piggery control via smartphones and tablets
A powerful next generation of one of the pig industry’s most popular environmental control systems is being launched at the British Pig and Poultry Fair (Stoneleigh Park, 15th & 16th May).
Low frequency aeration of pig slurry affects slurry characteristics and emissions of greenhouse gases and ammonia
The effect of aerating pig slurry during 2 min every 6 h was tested. Aeration increased slurry pH by 0.7 units and NH3 emissions by 20%. CH4 emissions decreased by 40% and no significant N2O emission was detected.
The ideal mating area: general design (1/2)
Joan Wennberg discusses with different experts how do they think that the ideal mating area design should be.
How to move piglets quickly and without getting tired
30 years ago, the idea of setting up a conveyor belt like the ones that are (or were) used in poultry farming appeared.
From greenhouse gas to carbon credits
Edwina Beveridge runs a mixed farming operation in New South Wales, Australia. At any given time, she has some 2,200 pigs on site - which adds up to a lot of methane. By investing in a methane digestion system, she now turns it into energy.