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Ventilation


GENERAL INFORMATION

Why Ventilate Animal Buildings? (Oregon State University) PDF / HTML

What Does it Take to Keep Large Broilers Cool During Hot Weather? (University of Georgia) PDF

Air Quality in Turkey Production (University of Minnesota) PDF

Temperature Effects on Broilers - A Quick Reference Guide (Auburn University) PDF

Construction, Insulation, and Ventilation of Game Bird Facilities (University of Florida) PDF / HTML

Environmental Factors to Consider when Brooding Chicks (University of Georgia) PDF / HTML

Ventilation of Poultry Slaughtering and Processing Plants (Purdue University) PDF

Environmental Control for Confinement Livestock Housing (Purdue University) HTML

Simple Tools to Re-energize Your Summer Ventilation (Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives) PDF

Ammonia in Poultry Barns (Manitoba Agriculture and Food) HTML

Benefits of Controlling Relative Humidity (University of Georgia) PDF

Heating the Broiler House: Fuel or Bird Heat? (University of Arkansas) PDF

Economics of Commercial Layer House Ventilation (Auburn University) PDF

Local Thunderstorms and Their Effect on Poultry Housing Cooling (University of Georgia) PDF

- Resources available -

Fan Comparison Spreadsheet - can be downloaded and used as a guide to help in selecting fans based on the pertinent information commonly used in the industry (Auburn University) EXCEL FILE

DVD/VHS Videos on Poultry Ventilation and Housing (Auburn University) HTML

Books on Poultry Ventilation and Housing (Auburn University) HTML


VENTILATION BASICS

Poultry Ventilation Fundamentals and Air Exchange Rates (University of Minnesota) PDF

Psychrometric Fundamentals for Ventilation (University of Minnesota) PDF

Basic Ventilation Considerations for Livestock or Poultry Housing (Oregon State University) PDF / HTML

Factors to Consider in Breeder House Ventilation Design (Auburn University) PDF

Worksheet for Sizing Livestock Environmental Control Systems (Purdue University) HTML


EQUIPMENT

- Controllers -

Managing Broiler House Backup System to Avoid Losses (Auburn University) PDF

- Air inlets -

Tests Show Fan Shutter Air Leakage Causes Cold Weather Problems (Auburn University) PDF

Livestock Housing Ventilation: Air Inlet Designs and Management (Ohio State University) HTML

Tunnel Inlet Doors - A Progress Report (Auburn University) PDF

Basic Attic Inlet Operational Guidelines (University of Georgia) PDF

Frequently Asked Questions About Counter-weighted Attic Inlets (University of Georgia) PDF

- Fans -

Fan Performance and Efficiency for Animal Ventilation Systems (University of Minnesota) HTML

Paddle and Recirculating Fans - A Progress Report (Auburn University) PDF

Stir Fan Options for High and Low Ceiling Poultry Houses (Auburn University) PDF

Tests Show Fan Shutter Air Leakage Causes Cold Weather Problems (Auburn University) PDF

Livestock Housing Ventilation: Fan Selection (Ohio State University) HTML

Livestock Housing Ventilation: Fan Performance and Management (Ohio State University) HTML

Choosing Fans for Livestock and Poultry Ventilation (Iowa State University) PDF

Evaluating Costs of Tunnel Ventilation Fans (Auburn University) PDF

Selecting Rated Ventilation Fans (Penn State) PDF

Ventilation Fans for Animal Housing (Wisconsin Focus on Energy) PDF

Best Performing Tunnel Fans - 2007 (University of Georgia) PDF

High Capacity Tunnel Fans Decrease Producer Profits! (University of Georgia) PDF

- Insulation -

Need for Insulation in Warm-Climate Poultry Housing (Auburn University) PDF

- Evaporative cooling systems -

Beat the Heat! Be Prepared for Summer Flocks (University of Arkansas) PDF

Getting the Most From Evaporative Cooling Systems in Tunnel Ventilated Broiler Houses (Auburn University) PDF

Controlling Cooling Produced by Six-inch Pad Systems (University of Georgia) PDF

Does Chilling Water Circulating Over Pad Systems Increase Cooling? (University of Georgia) PDF


MANAGING VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Mechanical Ventilation for Poultry Barns (University of Minnesota) PDF

Managing Transitional Ventilation (Auburn University) PDF

Preparing for Winter: Ventilation in Poultry and Livestock Shelters (West Virginia University) HTML

Chimneys: A Natural Ventilation Alternative for Two-Story Barns (Ohio State University) HTML

Troubleshooting Livestock and Poultry Ventilation Problems (Canada Plan Service) PDF

Minimum Ventilation Rates (University of Georgia) PDF

- Natural ventilation -

Natural Ventilation of Poultry (University of Minnesota) PDF

How Natural Ventilation Works (Iowa State University) HTML

Troubleshooting Natural Ventilation Systems (Iowa State University) HTML

A Summary of Research Findings on Controlling the Natural Ventilation Process (Iowa State University) HTML

Natural Ventilation for Livestock Housing (Purdue University) HTML

- Tunnel ventilation -

Answers to Your Questions About: Tunnel Housing Air Deflectors/Baffles (Auburn University) PDF

A 10-Point Guide to Successful Tunnel Ventilation Management (Auburn University) PDF

Tunnel Ventilation of Broiler Houses (University of Florida) PDF / HTML

Evaluation of Performance of Tunnel Ventilated Layer Housing (Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australia) PDF

Tunnel Ventilation for Livestock and Poultry Barns (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food) HTML

Tunnel Ventilation in Poultry Housing (Auburn University) HTML

Evaluating Tunnel Ventilation System Performance .... Are You Ready for Hot Weather? PDF


MANURE PITS

Manure Pit Ventilation in Confinement Livestock Buildings (Purdue University) HTML


HATCHERY VENTILATION

Hatchery Ventilation: Air Conditioning vs Evaporative Cooling (The Poultry Informed Professional) PDF


HEAT STRESS

Avoiding Heat Stress Mortality in Poultry (University of Minnesota) PDF

Hot Weather Management in the Poultry House (Oklahoma State University) PDF

Heat Stress Management in Broilers (University of Florida) PDF

Heat Stress (Canadian Poultry Consultants Ltd) HTML



 
 
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