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The Science of Color Lighting in Poultry Farming
- In the ever-evolving world of poultry farming, colored lighting has emerged as a significant player, and Monitrol plays a vital role through its lighting controls. In this article, we delve deep into the impact of colored lighting on the well-being and performance of poultry. Hato Lighting, a recognized specialist in animal lighting, sheds light on… Continue reading The Science of Color Lighting in Poultry Farming
Key Environmental Factors for Chick Thermal Comfort
- Optimizing the Thermal Environment for Day-Old Chicks for Optimal Health and Performance Key Environmental Factors for Chick Thermal Comfort: Relative Humidity (RH): In addition to air temperature, relative humidity plays a crucial role in chick heat loss or gain. High RH can cause thermal stress, while low RH can lead to cold stress. Adjusting temperatures… Continue reading Key Environmental Factors for Chick Thermal Comfort
Change the time on your controls
- It’s time to change the time on your controls. Note that GENIUS controls are not automatically adjusted for daylight savings time. This is due to the fact that various activities within egg production facilities occur at specific times, such as turning the lights on at 6am. Changing the time automatically could disrupt the entire schedule,… Continue reading Change the time on your controls
Several major challenges in poultry production
- There are several major challenges in poultry production. Here are some examples: Bird health and welfare: The health and welfare of birds is essential in ensuring high quality poultry production. Diseases and parasites can cause health problems and affect bird productivity. Poultry health and well-being can also be adversely influenced by an unsuitable or stressful… Continue reading Several major challenges in poultry production
Connect your control to FarmQuest for free
- Did you know that your purchase of comes with the ability to connect your Monitrol device to FarmQuest? FarmQuest by Monitrol is a free cloud-based platform offering remote access to your farm’s performance, processes, and data. Simply connect your Monitrol controllers to the FarmQuest platform for 24/7 remote management and enjoy optimized productivity. To link… Continue reading Connect your control to FarmQuest for free
Challenges for dairy farmers
- There are many challenges in dairy farming. Here are some of the biggest examples: Animal health Dairy farmers must ensure the health and welfare of their animals in order to optimize milk production. Animal diseases can lead to weaker production and even death, often resulting in significant economic consequences. Production costs If a more environmentally… Continue reading Challenges for dairy farmers
Bin monitoring system
- One of the technologies that has revolutionized agriculture is the silo monitoring system. With easy installation and operation, discover the benefits of installing the GENIUS Bin Weight Monitoring System. Better management A silo weighing system allows for real-time control of the amount of feed in the silo. This allows you to closely monitor your inventory… Continue reading Bin monitoring system
Problem of diarrhea in pigs
- Is it possible to avoid diarrhea in pig fattening? To avoid health problems such as diarrhea, it’s essential to consider several important factors such as adequate heating, stable humidity, and sufficient ventilation. The ideal temperature Insufficient heating can lead to cold conditions in pig housing facilities, which can weaken the animals’ immune systems and increase… Continue reading Problem of diarrhea in pigs
Controlling CFM in poultry production
- Why is it important to have a minimum CFM in poultry production? CFM stands for “cubic feet per minute,” which is the amount of air that can be moved by a ventilator in one minute. In poultry production, maintaining a minimum CFM is crucial for a number of reasons. Adequate ventilation First, proper ventilation can… Continue reading Controlling CFM in poultry production
Perfect horticultural ventilation
- For the best horticultural ventilation, you need a good fan Ventilation is an integral part of any greenhouse, with proper air circulation offering a number of key benefits: Temperature control Air circulation maintains a uniform temperature throughout the greenhouse. By circulating the air, hot or cold zones that could harm plants are avoided. Temperature fluctuations… Continue reading Perfect horticultural ventilation
