Page 5 of articles about ventilation

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    Environmental control in the growing phase (I): Checking the environment

    Man is possibly the only animal capable of living in practically all places in the world, regardless of the climate. This is due to his capacity to construct buildings to isolate himself from the climate however extreme it may be, maintaining an environment which allows him to survive. As domestic animals live together with man, they have to take advantage indirectly of this capacity.

    All-in, all-out – too hot or too cold?

    24-Feb-2010
    Batch production — the all-in, all-out management method for finishing pigs — is placing increasing strains on ventilation systems, particularly in older piggeries, says Tim Miller, environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.

    Ventilation of pig lungs

    12-Feb-2010

    This video shows what it looks like when you are inhaling and exhaling air. Their is a Combi-tube in the esophagus and it is being ventilated by a BVM

    Thompson’s tip: Hot weather check-ups

    10-Jul-2009
    Following the recent hot weather, growth rates among growing and finishing pigs can be expected to slow. So stocking densities need particularly attention, says Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.

    Principles of ventilation

    A pig building might be ventilated in several ways, which might be categorized according to the method that is used for moving the air through the building. A first categorization includes natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation.

    Air quality

    A good air quality is required for maintaining animal health and welfare and for providing a good working environment for the staff.