Ventilation
Identifying your priorities early on when building new facilities will make the process easier.
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5 things to know about ventilation
Understanding the basics about air quality and airflow, how each type of ventilation system operates in various types of facilities and how to maximize cow comfort and performance are key to optimize your ventilation system.
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Maintain your ventilation system to maintain production
A maintenance checklist is provided to prepare fans, curtains and the ventilation system for the warmer weather ahead.
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Ventilating repurposed structures for calf housing
Existing barns can often be retrofitted into excellent calf housing. However, care must be taken to ensure proper ventilation, pen layout and fresh-air distribution to promote good calf health and performance.
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Managing natural ventilation in your calf barn
Tips to keep calves comfortable and healthy this winter by managing interior temperature, minimizing drafts and maintaining air flow.
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Using technology to create an animal-centered environment
Automation and technology can make barns more comfortable for cows.
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Going from good to great with fans
Air speed, air exchange, climate conditions, automation and taking into account the needs of the animals housed in the barn are five key considerations when adding fans to dairy barns.
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Does your ventilation system work?
Observing cow behavior, mapping air speed, looking for any issues with fan placement or maintenance and fogging sections of the barn are some of the ways to check the effectiveness of the barn’s ventilation system.
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Choosing the right fan for your barn
Compare exhaust-style fans and circulation-style fans to see which is best for your operation.
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