Typical ventilation problems and their prevention[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen![]() Tail biting is a typical non-specific reaction to a deterioration of the environmental conditions. |
Principles of ventilation[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen![]() A pig building might be ventilated in several ways, which might be categorized according to the method that is used for moving the air through the building. A first categorization includes natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation. |
Ventilation – heating and cooling[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen![]() The purpose of a ventilation system is to remove excessive moisture and heat produced by animals in order to maintain an indoor climate within certain limits |
Air quality[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen![]() A good air quality is required for maintaining animal health and welfare and for providing a good working environment for the staff. |
Controlling the environment of the pig[What the experts say ]Bjarne K. Pedersen This article explains the most important principles of environmental control in the pig barns, such as ventilation control, maintenance of temperature within the thermoneutral zone of the animals and of the relative humidity levels inside the barns.
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