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Disease control is crucial for a successful swine operation. For this reason, proper biosecurity protocols must be treated as a critical health and safety factor.In this article we review the core b … Read more

Evaporation is a natural cooling process. In fact, when mammals sweat, they’re employing this principle to lower their body temperature.In livestock barns, evaporative cooling systems rely on cellu … Read more

Dairy foggers, also known as “misters”, are devices that use pressurized water to disperse a fog or mist throughout a barn or other livestock facility. Foggers can also be used in greenhouses.Fogger … Read more

Flies are a problem pest in poultry houses, horse stalls, and livestock barns. If left unchecked, flies can irritate animals, cause infections, and even spread diseases.Knowing how and when to prope … Read more

Summer means warmer weather and milder conditions for many parts of the country. While this can be a relief from winter, the summer is also a prime time for certain pests.Warm weather pests range fr … Read more

Water is the most important nutrient for the health of livestock. Contaminated livestock drinking water can cause illness, impact production, and lower profits.For this reason, ensuring your livesto … Read more

Starting a small farm in your backyard is a great hobby and can even become an introduction to homesteading or larger agricultural operations. But, if you’re thinking about starting small, you need … Read more

Warm weather is often a welcome change from the colder winter months. However, on a cattle farm, warm weather has its own challenges.For beef and dairy producers, spring and summer mean helping cal … Read more

Whether you maintain a small free range operation or a commercial farm with an intensive poultry housing system, your choice of flooring can impact the health and productivity of your livestock.Ther … Read more

From hog houses to poultry broilers, ventilation is a year-round need that must be adapted to the climate and weather conditions of the area. While winter brings cold air and temperatures, spring an … Read more