livestock comfort Articles
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Benefits of Dura Trac Flooring
Dura Trac raised animal flooring is a durable, low-maintenance flooring product for livestock. It consists of steel mesh that has been coated in polyvinyl (plastisol) and has been a game-changer in animal flooring manufacturing. There are plenty of benefits to using Dura Trac flooring, and at ADA Enterprises, we’ve had over 45 years of experience to discover all of them. These are some of ...
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4 Common Livestock Stressors (and Solutions!)
Stress occurs when animals are in situations that release their emergency signals for survival, which can be either physiological, behavioral, or physical elements – these situations are called stressors. Although stressed animals may be able to tolerate these for a short period, long-term or multiple stressors can be detrimental. Studies have shown that the effects of long-term ...
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Livestock Ventilation System Design Series - Part 1: Factors to Consider
This blog is Part One of our three-part series highlighting livestock ventilation system designs. Livestock farmers understand how important maintaining their animals’ health and comfort is to their bottom line. Livestock ventilation systems contribute to profitability by helping to maintain good air quality not only for their animals but also for those who care for them. Whether animals ...
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How to Keep Livestock Cool in Hot Weather
During the summer months when high temperatures and humidity combine, keeping your livestock cool and comfortable is an absolute necessity. How to keep animals cool in hot weather should be a priority. Otherwise, many can succumb to heat related stress, exhaustion, stroke—and unfortunately, death. Enclosed spaces without proper ventilation will result in serious problems for you, your ...
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Benefits of Manure Management - Dewatering Solutions
One crucial aspect of eco-friendly farming is effective manure management. Tianzhong Machinery, a pioneering company in the solid liquid separation, offers an innovative solution – the manure dewatering machine. In this post, we'll explore the manifold benefits of manure management and how Tianzhong Machinery's dewatering machine plays a pivotal role in this process. 1. Environmental ...
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Why Invest in A Manure Separator On Your Farms?
Manure separation is a process that involves dividing raw livestock manure into its solid and liquid components. This separation is typically achieved through mechanical means, such as using specialized equipment like screw press manure separators or sloped screen separators. The process is essential in modern agricultural practices as it allows farmers to manage manure more effectively, extract ...
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