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Keeping cows cool: Summer additions to a natural ventilation system

Possible additions to consider for a natural ventilation system include high-speed panel fans, cyclone style circulating fans, high-volume low-speed fans and tunnel ventilation.

July 29, 2022

Rick McBay

With as little as 16 km/h (10-mph) winds, a properly designed natural ventilation system will provide more than adequate air exchange for your dairy during hot weather.

Dual ventilation: How does it work?

April 4, 2022

Rick McBay

When designing a new dairy facility, there are a multitude of ventilation options available – both natural and powered. If you are planning a building with a ceiling and attic space, you should consider a system that will provide you with the best of both worlds.

Natural ventilation controls: Optimize set up for maximum efficiency

September 14, 2021

Rick McBay

If you have taken the first step to invest in an automatic ventilation controller for your natural ventilation system, now you need to make sure your settings and sensor placements are optimized to give you the maximum benefit.

Ventilating your fabric structure for healthy, comfortable cows

April 30, 2021

Rick McBay

Steel-frame, fabric-covered buildings used for commodity and equipment storage have been common in the agricultural industry for decades.

Ventilating your fabric structure for healthy, comfortable cows

April 19, 2021

Rick McBay

Steel-frame, fabric-covered buildings used for commodity and equipment storage have been common in the agricultural industry for decades.

Designing a new dairy with ventilation and lighting in mind

February 24, 2021

Rick McBay

When you sit down to design your new freestall dairy, it is wise to consider your choice of ventilation early on in the process. The type of ventilation used will impact how the facility is designed to produce the optimal environment for your herd.

Ridge options for natural ventilation systems

January 19, 2021

Rick McBay

When choosing the ridge ventilation component in your natural ventilation system, it is important to remember there are several different styles that all work a little differently and will impact your ventilation and building design.

Designing a new dairy with ventilation and lighting in mind

September 30, 2020

Rick McBay

Get natural ventilation ready for warmer days ahead

April 17, 2020

Rick McBay

Spring is upon us. It is time for your natural ventilation system to get back to work.

Is tunnel ventilation right for your dairy?

March 16, 2020

Rick McBay

Tunnel ventilation was originally introduced in the 1980s primarily as a solution to address bird mortality issues due to higher bird weights and densities in older, underventilated broiler chicken barns.

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