Energy savings using cover-nests in farrowing rooms
The use of these nests help create two well-differentiated areas: a warmer one for the piglets and a cooler one for the sows.
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Use of water micro-sprinklers for cooling the farrowing rooms
Micro-sprinklers were installed above the windows in order to reduce the temperature in the farrowing rooms in summer.
How to protect the sows from the heating lamps in the farrowing quarters
In many occasions, the location of the heat lamp very near to the head of the sow can bother her.
Hyperthermal boxes for hypothermic piglets
This trick allows us to save hypothermic piglets easily, quickly and with surprising results.
Nests for piglets in the farrowing quarters
The aim of this trick is the improvement of the quality of the environment in the farrowing quarters for the sows as well as for the piglets, saving on energy consumption by means of the manufacturing of nests.
Seasonal effects (temperature and light): analysis and minimization of their consequences
It is a widely documented fact that pig production has seasonal variations mainly focused on a descent in the reproductive efficiency in the gestation phase (difficulty in the coming into oestrus, a higher number of reproductive failures) during the summer and autumn months.
Creating nests in a conventional weaners stage
We are going to save money in heating during the weaners stage guaranteeing the thermal comfort of the piglets by creating two environments in the weaners stage defining an area for the nest and an outside area.
Thermographic diagnosis: Practical tools in the farm
The thermographic cameras can measure the temperature in all the image with resolutions that are equivalent to 19,200 infrared thermometers at the same time.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (IV)
In this chapter we will consider the benefits of closed nests and the importance of temperature regulation according to the age of the piglets.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (III)
In this chapter we will take a look at the use of heat lamps and how to distribute heat inside the pen.
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (II)
In this chapter we will discuss the benefits of heating mats
Thermal control of piglets in the farrowing pen (I)
The majority of newborn mamals are very sensitive to low temperatures. However, piglets are especially predisposed to loss of energy.
Seasonality and mortality at fattening
One could think that the number of deaths increases in the winter in the northern hemisphere because the animals freeze to death.
Factors that influence feed consumption and its conversion in fattening pigs
Genetic selection over the last few decades has resulted in pigs with better feed conversion and leaner carcasses, but it has also led to pigs with a decreased ingestion capacity.
Fattening: Cleanliness and feed
This new test has to do with the correct feed and levels of hygiene in the pens.
Environmental control in the growing phase (II): Environmental needs
In order to try to control the environment, it is important: - Be able to evaluate it. - Be familiar with the needs of different types of animals. - Implement corrective measures to adapt to those needs.