Tip: For the summer heat... air and water combined!
If we combine air with some cool water it is possible to lower the ambient temperature by a few degrees.
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Precision livestock farming and smart farming: Advantages and challenges
Increased demands for production, welfare, traceability; more animals per worker... It is clear that technology will play a key role in helping us face these challenges. What are the main advantages and challenges of these advances?
Abortions in mainly first parity sows
Why are there more abortions occurring in first parity sows?
WEDA presents innovative solutions at digital EuroTier 2021 in a virtual reality-walk-in showroom
From 9 to 12 February 2021, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp will take part in the digital EuroTier 2021. The virtual showroom can also be visited on the WEDA website via the Link to the EuroTier exhibition.
Farmex: Sophisticated upgrade for pig alarm system
Safeguard the health and welfare of pigs when alarms are set in controlled-environment buildings.
Non-infectious causes of irregular returns to estrus in sows
This article lists the main non-infectious causes that can lead to irregular returns to estrus.
Top 10 in 2020
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year and make sure you didn’t miss one of the most-read articles.
WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp presents innovative solutions for pig farming at the digital EuroTier 2021
WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp, specialist for pig husbandry, house equipment, feeding and environmental control technology, will take part in the digital EuroTier from 9th to 12th February 2021.
Innovation in ventilation: Overpressure (push system) or underpressure (pull system). What benefits do they offer?
We explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of these two ventilation systems for pig farms.
WEDA’s climate control system Veco.Mate – the computer for a better climate in the barn
WEDA with their product series Veco.Mate, are offering a new technology for optimising the climate in livestock houses.
Sustainable pork production in the age of climate change
The pig industry needs to counteract concerns about climate change and provide evidence we are making efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.
Effects of pen location on thermoregulation and growth performance of grow-finish pigs
Grow-finish pigs located in peripheral pens had greater body temperatures and reduced gain-to-feed ratios despite similarities in pen ambient temperature and relative humidity between all pens.
US and Vietnam collaborate to better understand and control ASF
To prepare for the potential entry of African swine fever into the USA, SCIC is investing in research with Vietnam to better control the virus.
Heat stress in sows
Heat stress is estimated to have a cost in the US pig industry alone of around $300 million.
Using infrared skin temperature to predict stress in piglets
The stress conditions with the highest accuracy in the detection were cold and thirst. Infrared skin temperature is a promising assessment of stress conditions.
Farmex: A matter of control
Producers have mixed opinions on Dicam 2's remote temperature control app. Some worry farmers will make changes without checking on animals in person.