Hogs Housing - Facilities
Find out what new products companies will unveil during the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 8-10.
Carl Icahn has decided to drop his proxy fight against Kroger Co over the treatment of pregnant pigs, the billionaire investor said on Monday, days after losing a similar battle at McDonald’s Corp.
Is putting up a new swine barn in southwest Wisconsin national news? When the Associated Press released a story about AV Roth’s plans to construct a new hog building, he admits he was a little surprised.
Accelerating energy costs and a desire to further sustainable farming practices fueled The Maschhoffs’ decision to break ground on a new 3.06-megawatt solar array at its Griggsville Feed Mill.
Flies are more than just an annoyance for calves in warm weather. High fly populations also can spread diseases among calves; cause stress and reduced immunity; and negatively impact growth and weight gain.
Proper temperature control in the barn starts with proper ventilation. To keep pigs healthy and prevent heat stress that can impact health and performance, Mark Oberreuter, AP ventilation expert, recommends these tips.
As temperatures reach all-time highs in some parts of the country, it’s an important time to take proper precautions to avoid heat stress in your barn.
For Iowa State University’s Jacek Koziel, studying how to have clean air and reduce odor is nothing new. He has been using UV light to filter out airborne pathogens and produce air that ends up smelling like toothpaste.
Ventilation fans are no different than any other piece of equipment on the farm...they perform better with annual maintenance. Doing that maintenance now means you will not be doing it in the summer heat.
Frequently appearing in antitrust allegations of price fixation, JBS faces lawsuit by Arkansas pig farmer for breaching pig production contract and failing to pay for animals.
Automated ceiling inlets offer a time-saving alternative to gravity inlets.
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is joining with AMVC, the ninth largest U.S. pork producer, to build a new feed mill at the existing Landus grain facility located in Hamlin, Iowa.
Although activism and activist activity certainly pose a reputational concern, biosecurity is one of the key drivers behind the importance of implementing farm security measures.
Whether you are converting an existing herd or populating a barn utilizing ESF systems with new gilts, it can be a long road to get the herd comfortable with a new system. TriOak Foods’ Tanner McCulley shares three tips.
Equip your team with confidence so they can thrive through the transition to electronic sow feeding (ESF) systems and improve their animal handling skills. Here are a few tips to get started.
Illinois farm converts nursery to 1800 head finishing facility.
Using anaerobic digester technology to capture methane emissions from manure, Monarch Bioenergy converts the gas into carbon negative, pipeline-quality natural gas.
Producers are continually driven to integrate new technologies to improve sustainability and welfare. Purdue University researchers have developed a new way to cool sows and lower their respiration rate while farrowing.
From farrowing practices to waste management, swine producers are tasked with educating and demonstrating the most sustainable farrow-to-finish practices that provide wholesome pork on consumers’ plates.
Whatever the reason is for doing this transition; compliance with governmental regulations in your country for the welfare of your sows, you must have a lot of questions regarding this major change.
With winter upon us, there are many things to keep in mind when it comes to ventilation in the barn. Here are eight things to remember as you brave the cold this season.
At a time marred by COVID-19 disruptions and high inputs, the decision to become Prop 12 compliant is no small one. Kent Bang discusses critical things to consider before converting your barn to become compliant.
Body weight measurement of pigs is essential for monitoring performance, welfare and overall production value. Here’s a quick look at how commercially available camera systems can be used to estimate pig weight.
Winter Storm Landon is on its way, expected to spread a big mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Rockies to the Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast. Don’t forget to pay attention to your barn roofs.
Innovative group sow housing without electronics.
A bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature to delay enforcement of rules called for in Question 3, the Commonwealth’s animal confinement voter initiative, is on its way to the Governor to be signed into law.
How can farms automate more processes to free up labor so employees can focus on other areas of production? Second-year Ph.D. student Zack Peppmeier is studying ways to develop and apply technology.
Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods Inc. will transition all breeding sows in company-owned barns to its Advanced Open Sow Housing System by the end of 2021.
‘Tis the season to think twice about proper barn ventilation to protect your pigs and to promote energy efficiency. Experts weigh in on how you can save money this winter.
