Articles by Rick McBay
Minimizing large temperature swings during the fall and spring is key for herd health, as these fluctuations can cause more health issues than simply being too warm or too cold.
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Conception d’un système de ventilation naturelle pour votre ferme laitière
Considérations relatives à la conception des ouvertures des parois latérales et des faîtes des fermes laitières afin de permette une circulation et un échange d’air adéquats au cours des différentes saisons.
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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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Managing winter temperatures in naturally ventilated dairy barns
Reduce the buildup of humidity that occurs in dairy barns in the winter by maintaining an appropriate interior temperature, managing ridge ventilation and increasing the air exchange.
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Natural ventilation design for your dairy
Design considerations for sidewall and ridge openings on dairy barns to allow adequate air movement and air exchange in various seasons.
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Operational benefits and design considerations for HVLS fans
Cow comfort benefits and placement recommendations for HVLS fans in dairy barns.
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Preparing your natural ventilation system for winter
Tips for winterizing your farm’s ventilation system include inspecting curtains and panel systems, cycling sidewall ventilation, checking electrical components of the ventilation controller and reviewing ridge ventilation.
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Keeping cows cool: Summer additions to a natural ventilation system
Possible additions to consider for a natural ventilation system include high-speed panel fans, cyclone style circulating fans, high-volume low-speed fans and tunnel ventilation.
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