Livestock Equipment Articles
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Full cattle feed pellet device offer for sale
livestock feed pellet maker is an expert tools for generating feed. It is another brand-new product developed and launched by the superb technological team of Richi Equipment after years of follow-up on the site of individuals and soaking up sensible tips. Cattle feed pelleting equipment SZLH Collection Ring Die Pellet Equipment is a new kind of feed handling equipment individually created ...
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Adaptation of injection wheels (CULTAN) to different agricultural units
Injection wheels MaxiMarin are mounted on different types of agricultural equipment We are often asked the question: Is it possible to adapt injection wheels of our production to the tractor mounted equipment such as sprayers, cultivators, harrows, etc. Of course it is possible, and even ...
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The History of Pig Farrowing Pens
Evidence for the domestication of sus scrofa domesticus - or in common parlance, the “domestic pig” - extends back over 10 thousand years ago, though the first examples of pig farrowing pens only appeared in the early 19th century. Some of the earliest examples come from the United Kingdom, where in 1807 “Mr. Pattinson’s Pig Cases” were promoted to produce healthier ...
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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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Three advantages of organic fertilizer making machine processing manure straw
Now, when it comes to livestock manure treatment, we can definitely think of organic fertilizer making machine. With organic fertilizer equipment, the livestock and poultry manure produced in the breeding site can be treated without pollution. The livestock and poultry manure can be fermented into organic fertilizer, and the organic fertilizer can be applied to the land to improve the soil ...
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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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How To Make Livestock Feed With A Pellet Mill Machine
Livestock feed pellets are a type of feed with a combination of several raw materials including cereals, seeds, various forms of straws, legumes, minerals and vitamins and additives for preservation and making the feed palatable. There are many ways to make livestock feed pellets, but the most easy and convenient is using the pellet mill machine. Below is detailed process of how to make livestock ...
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The Pull-Type Sprayer Comeback
Almost all sales of sprayers in Western Canada today are comprised of High Clearance Sprayers. The pull-type market has seen a sharp decline with all of the features brought to you by High Clearance Sprayers. Self-Propelled applicators typically feature lots of power, large tanks, comfort and easy mobility from field to field. However, these features do come at a substantial cost to the farm: ...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Perfecting the Security Interest
Borrowing large amounts of capital and incurring considerable debts in order to produce an agricultural commodity is necessary farmers and ranchers in many cases. Ordinarily, the lender loaning money will require the agricultural producer to provide a security interest in crops, livestock, or equipment. This type of transaction is considered a secured transaction, as explained in the first ...
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Connect Sniper Pull-Type Sprayer
You thought your farm needed an all in one sprayer, until you needed two. The fall of 2020 brings exciting news with the release of the newest Connect Sprayer. The Sniper is in a class of its own for Pull-Types with the latest technology integrated into the spraying system. This implement will become the go-to applicator on your farm for fertilizer top dressing and herbicide application. With ...
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How do three main farm carbon calculators compare?
Mike Abram from Farmers Weekly presents an insightful review of three popular whole-farm calculators. A few farmers tested the overall scope and structure of the calculators, all of which cover arable and livestock enterprises and are “self-service” options that can be used without input from a farm adviser. The tools assessed where: Farm Carbon Toolkit Agrecalc Cool Farm Tool ...
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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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Developer and manufacturer of automated livestock management equipment, USA - Case Study
"Increasing productivity is a key factor. The combination of the Rotavapor R-215 with the Vacuum Pump V-700 is a major time saver in isolating the final product and helps to increase productivity." Company / Institution Developer and manufacturer of automated livestock management equipment, USA Product lines Laboratory ...
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International Perspectives - CS Arable Services
CS Arable Services, owned and operated by Chris Shepherd, started back in 1996 and was the result of a previous business partner retiring, allowing Chris to buy out the contracting part of that business. At that time there were 11 full-time staff plus a fitter. Fast forward to today and the business is a lot leaner, more efficient. They currently the have three full-time sprayer operators: ...
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The Complete Pig Feeding Guide
The most important part of swine production is in knowing the correct way to feed pigs. Whether browsing through a piglet feeding guide or studying swine management techniques, pigs need a high energy diet that is low in fiber that contains ample protein. Pigs will consume enormous amounts of food quickly. To raise and maintain a healthy stock, maximize growth and reproduction, and increase ...
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Digitanimal at the European Grassland Federation 2017
The DiSBA (Department of Biology, Agriculture and Food Sciences) of the Italian National Research Council organized the ISPAAM (Institute for Animal Production in the Mediterranean Environment) on 8 and 10 May 2017 in Alghero (Sardinia, Italy) , The 19th Symposium of the EGF (European Grassland Federation) and Digitanimal was present with a great success of assistance and interest in our system ...
By Digitanimal
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Lowara pumps drive livestock operations
Animal output processed for safe disposal, reuse and renewable energy Xylem scope Xylem Lowara have installed several different types of pumps in this process cycle. Ranging from the DLV submersible pump fitted with Vortex impeller used in the pressurization of wastewater obtained from the separation of the digestate. Various high efficiency e-range pumps have also been used including the e-SH ...
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Livestock markets and their role in developing the livestock sector: is there a need for livestock auction markets in Sudan?
Livestock plays an important role in the Sudanese economy and shares almost 50% of the total agricultural exports. Although livestock trade is a prevalent and important economic activity in Sudan, still little attention is given to develop its markets and almost negligible caution is given for increasing livestock number and productivity. Livestock marketing system depends on direct sales and ...
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Inside stories on climate compatible development: Zambia
Production of staple crops, such as maize, is under increasing risk in Africa because of climate change and depleting soil fertility. The potential consequences for food security are dire. Climate change and food security must be tackled together. Modern methods of agroforestry and “conservation agriculture with trees” are employing age-old indigenous practices of natural ...
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