Heating and ventilation

Our modern production facilities rely on electrical power to maintain their environmental, feeding, and watering systems. Every year losses occur because the generator fails to supply service during a power outage. To a…

An interview with Chris Williams, PhD, director, technical services devices, Zoetis

When extreme heat becomes more frequent and temperatures remain high for extended periods of time, as it is currently the case in Canada and the American Northwest, physiological stress increases in humans, animals and c…

Use of thermal imaging cameras to measure facial temperatures may offer a non-invasive option for assessing heat stress in commercial broilers, according to research from the University of Arkansas.

1. Background: Most hatchery installations have been turnkey projects whereby the incubation and ventilation equipment have been completed together, either by the incubator manufacturer or a partner they use. Many opera…

With hot weather upon us, it’s time for layer operations to make sure they’re prepared to prevent heat stress. Best-case scenario: We prevent hens from overheating. Worst case: Layers are heat stressed, leading to signif…

The Cobb technical team is equipping the industry with new guidelines to improve pullet ventilation and the process of selecting and installing light traps in rearing houses. The newest white paper by Andrew Bourne, worl…

Housing is a crucial cornerstone of healthy broiler development,” says Heinz Südkamp, Product Manager Climate at Big Dutchman, leading supplier of poultry equipment and housing. “Creating the right environment sets chick…

Learn how Jamesway hatchery fans are offering increased energy efficiency, which can save producers money.

New research from the Animal Welfare Institute estimates that millions of farm animals died in barn fires in 2020, with cage-free hens at particular risk.

One of the most common questions among broiler producers is determining how much cooler the birds feel with various amounts of air movement.

Improving bird health, decreasing dust and odour emissions for the neighbours’ benefit and reducing the impact on both the wallet and the ecological footprint by saving of up to 60 % of energy: Big Dutchman has been able…

A hatchery got in touch with me recently about a worrying problem: 3-5% of the newly delivered chicks were dying during their first 3-5 days on the farm. As I arrived on site, chick boxes were being loaded onto a truck a…

One of the most common questions among broiler producers is determining how much cooler the birds feel with various amounts of air movement.

With the summer heat settling in, it's not uncommon for ventilation problems to start showing up in tunnel ventilated buildings.

Chickens can cope with a great deal – but rising summer temperatures can increase risk of death by heat exhaustion and suffocation. Here’s how to help your flock stay safe in hot weather

Since the evolution of the hatchery industry from multi-stage to single-stage incubation, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems have become an indispensable part of hatchery operations. In essence, the…

A common question we’re often asked as the summer approaches is “where do we start with getting our houses ready for hot weather to ensure our birds remain as healthy and productive as possible?”

With hot weather upon us, it’s time for layer operations to make sure they’re prepared to prevent heat stress. Best-case scenario: We prevent hens from overheating. Worst case: Layers are heat stressed, leading to signif…

A processing plant’s needs differ depending on the market and/or customer product mix. Ensuring tight product specifications (in terms of both target weight and variation) can be difficult to achieve with as-hatched (mix…