Understanding why neighbors react strongly to farm smells and why caretakers often develop “nose blindness,” begins with how the human brain processes complex odor mixtures.
Understanding why gas detectors fall short—and how sensory metrics evaluate threshold, intensity, and persistence—helps producers and communities assess odor concerns objectively.
Before reaching for medication when pigs go off-feed, discover why your water system may hold the simplest, lowest-cost solution for herd health and performance.
Managing pigs on small swine farms during spring and summer involves several key considerations to ensure the well-being of the animals and optimize farm operations.
Due to tech advancements, ventilation management has become more complex, noting fan stages and more precise inlets for air movement, which may lead to a lack of understanding of how to optimally ventilate a barn.
Do you own and manage a small swine herd operation? Many things need addressed for the needs of the pigs as the weather gets colder. Here are a few tips to ensure optimal health, welfare and productivity.
