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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