Jeongeup-si Urges Management of Ventilation and Heating in Livestock Facilities

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil] The Agricultural Technology Center of Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk, urged livestock farmers to manage ventilation and heating facilities suitable for the type of livestock barn and species to prevent diseases in livestock during these chilly mornings and evenings with large temperature differences.

According to the Agricultural Technology Center on the 5th, livestock barns are broadly divided into windowless barns and open barns.

Windowless barns manage ventilation by narrowing the gaps in the inlet baffles to increase the speed of incoming air and adjusting the angle so that outside air can mix with the warm air in the upper part of the facility.

Open barns prevent cold air from directly contacting the livestock by sealing the winch curtains and using pipe inlets or double winch curtains.

Most open barns for cattle block the wind on cold, dry, and windy days by lowering the winch curtains or stacking soaked feed bundles (silage corn fodder).

To maintain the internal temperature of the barn at an appropriate level, multiple temperature sensors should be installed at various locations inside the barn and also outside for regular inspection.

Before operating heaters, dust and cobwebs should be removed, and incomplete combustion should be regularly monitored.

Installing gas detectors is also a method to consider.

Heaters should be used according to specified standards and capacity to prevent fires and power outages, and if possible, power outage and fire alarm devices should be installed.

Additionally, when ventilating the barn, fresh air should be supplied by referring to the recommended minimum ventilation rates for each livestock species during cold seasons.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center said, “It is important to prevent livestock damage caused by respiratory diseases through meticulous ventilation and insulation management tailored to the livestock species and barn type.”

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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