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Heating

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about different types of heaters including forced air heaters, infrared radiant tube heaters, and creep heat, and ways to reduce heating costs. To access this specific section, go to 'Heating'....

Know the temperature requirements of your pigs

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the temperature requirements of pigs at different ages and ways to reduce energy costs through reduction of the nighttime temperature. To access this specific section, go to 'Know the temperature requirements...

Lights in the barn

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the advantages of switching to LED lights in the barn and mentions other ways to save money on lighting. To access this specific section, go to 'Lights in the barn'....

Cut back on water wastage and manure volume

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about ways to reduce water wastage and manure volume and the economic implications of water wastage. To access this specific section, go to 'Cut back on water wastage and manure volume'....

Consider air-to-air heat exchangers

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the advantages and disadvantages of installing air-to-air heat exchangers, also called heat recovery ventilators (HRV), in the barn. To access this specific section, go to 'Consider air-to-air heat exchangers'....

Swine welfare a hot topic in cold Banff

Just prior to the start of the Banff Pork Seminar, on January 9, while it was quickly becoming frigidly cold outside, discussions were taking place around animal welfare in modern pork production systems. More than 40 pork producers, industry representatives and researchers came together for...

2024 PSC Producer Meetings

2024 PSC Producer Meetings Tuesday, April 30th - Strathmore, AB. - Travelodge Hotel, 1150 – 350 Ridge Road Wednesday, May 1st - Swift Current, SK. - Coast Hotel, 905 North Service Rd. E. Friday, May 3rd - Niverville, MB. - Niverville Heritage Centre, 100 Heritage Trail   Time: 10:00 – 3:00 p.m 9:30 REGISTRATION Lunch provided   AGENDA “Insights into mycotoxins in...

Take time to do maintenance

As part of the brochure ‘Managing energy cost in the barn’, this section talks about the importance of a well-designed maintenance program, including attic, roof and walls, insulation, feed system, heating system, drinkers and pens, and the ventilation system. To access this specific section, go to...