Energy Savers Earn Rebates
Energy-saving equipment can trim electricity bills up to nearly 50%. Lowering monthly electricity bills is probably motivation enough for most pork producers...
Energy Audits Find a Wide Range of Energy Usage
Energy use in Canadian barns surveyed differed by as much as four times. Energy audits conducted in 28 different swine facilities in Saskatchewan, Canada...
Gas-Phase Biofilters Reduce Odor, Emissions
Alternative media are being tested for use in gas-phase biofilters in an effort to minimize pressure drop, lower operating costs and reduce the biofilter footprint....
Hydrogen Sulfide Detector Warns of Dangerous Gas Levels
A research team at Iowa State University (ISU) has developed a wireless hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detector that successfully detects the potentially fatal gas......
Filtration Works At a Cost
Air filtration provides protection from swine diseases, but many pork producers want cheaper options. For many producers located in hog-dense regions...
People Drive Topnotch Environmental Balance
Equipment and the environment no doubt play big roles in the comfort, ease of care and ultimately piglet survival in the farrowing house. But when all...
Ventilation Conference Set for June 24-25
Carthage (IL) Veterinary Service is hosting the 2nd Annual Basics of Swine Ventilation Workshop June 24 and 25 at the Hancock County Extension Center at Carthage, IL...
Hog Barns Don't Come with Owner's Manuals
An effective operations manual can help barn staffs keep production facilities running smoothly. Pork producers commonly invest hundreds of thousands...
Solar Walls Save Money
Canadian producer Daniel Messier describes the better air quality and lower heating costs as impressive. Using a solar wall to capture the sun's energy...
Designs to Reduce Seasonal Effects On Reproduction
When you see the term seasonal infertility, do you ever wonder which season of the year is causing the problem? In my opinion, the term should be replaced...
