livestock house Articles
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Efficient Manure Separation: Screw Press vs. Slope Screen Separator
In the realm of agricultural and livestock farming, the responsible management of manure is of paramount importance. Manure, a valuable resource rich in organic matter and nutrients, can be a double-edged sword for farmers. On one hand, it serves as a potent natural fertilizer; on the other, its mismanagement can lead to environmental issues. To address this challenge, farmers have turned to ...
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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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How technology helps improve animal feed quality and efficiency
In the age of technology, technology touches everything, even in agricultural settings and situations. Technology in recent years has been used to make things like swine production more efficient, building better livestock facilities with new capabilities, and even in growing the grain necessary for sustaining livestock raising. Technology also has a major hand in improving the quality and ...
By BESTMIX
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Livestock Ventilation System Design Series - Part 3: Chimney Vs. Western-Style Technology
This blog is Part Three of our three-part series highlighting livestock ventilation system designs, with a focus on chimney vs. western-style mechanical ventilation systems. Follow the links for Part One and Part Two here. Maintaining the health of your livestock is essential to a productive agricultural business, contributing to profitability by preventing disease and reducing animal discomfort ...
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Livestock Ventilation System Design Series - Part 2: Natural & Mechanical Ventilation
This blog is Part Two of our three-part series highlighting livestock ventilation system designs, with a focus on natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation. Read Part One here. Livestock ventilation systems contribute not only to animal health, leading to a higher-quality finished product and better profitability, but also to the health of their caretakers. The type of ventilation system ...
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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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Can grains of the past help us weather storms of the future?
Combining science with traditional knowledge, researchers turn to ancient rice as a source of climate resilience In May 2009, Cyclone Aila wreaked havoc in eastern India. Clocking in at speeds of over 120 kilometers per hour, Aila hit the Sundarbans, the largest continuous block of mangrove forest in the world, located in the Ganga-Brahmaputra tidal delta on the Bay of Bengal. The storm killed ...
By Ensia
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