Ventilation is defined as a process that dilutes inside air with the mixing of fresh outside air. It brings in oxygen, ousts harmful dusts, gases, undesirable odors, airborne organisms, and moisture from the pigs to control indoor environmental condition. Photo: Erik van der Burgt
To maintain good air quality in pig barns, swine producers need to devote time and resources to manage barn conditions. In addition, it is necessary to balance the environmental conditions in the barn according to the age of the pigs, their health status, breed, and growth rate. What should the air quality characteristics in the swine barn be? How can ventilation systems be applied to optimise swine health and welfare? As the swine industry continues to grow, gases such as ammonia, hydrogen s
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