Dairy Barns
Servicing equipment and facilities on a regular schedule is a way to prevent serious failures and improve the performance and longevity of machinery and buildings.4
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Designing freestall barns for automation
Cow comfort, barn flow and labour organization are some of the factors dairy producers should consider when retrofitting or designing a new freestall barn for automation.
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Choosing the right fan for your barn
Compare exhaust-style fans and circulation-style fans to see which is best for your operation.
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Natural ventilation design for your dairy
Design considerations for sidewall and ridge openings on dairy barns to allow adequate air movement and air exchange in various seasons.
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Solar energy drives savings, sustainability for B.C. dairy
With financing from RBC Royal Bank, Chris and Henrietta Groenendijk are now powering two barns with solar energy, offsetting their electricity bill for the next 20 to 30 years.
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5 tips to minimize bird damage
Implementing deterrence methods in the summer before pest birds establish their roost in your barn during colder weather and using raptors as deterrence are among the solutions that can help address pest bird problems.
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Haanstras define success with brave decisions
Placement of the transition barn and a feed kitchen are just two unique aspects of the Haanstra dairy.
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Preparing your natural ventilation system for winter
Tips for winterizing your farm’s ventilation system include inspecting curtains and panel systems, cycling sidewall ventilation, checking electrical components of the ventilation controller and reviewing ridge ventilation.
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Prepping your barn for winter
Areas of the farm to consider when preparing for winter include buildings, tractors, equipment and animals.
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Make farm fire prevention a priority this fall
Seven tips shared for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) to reduce a farm’s risk of fire.
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