Episode #59: Warm Weather Ventilation Checklist
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In this episode, host Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Erin McCoy, a veterinary physician assistant with Pipestone Veterinary Services, to discuss proper barn ventilation as the weather begins to warm up.
Erin shares her warm-weather ventilation checklist and emphasizes the importance of opening soffit doors and ensuring proper ventilation by uncovering fans. She provides practical advice on checking alarms, setting emergency thermostats, and maintaining steady ventilation to ensure pig comfort and health. Erin highlights the significance of monitoring barn conditions and observing pig behavior for indications of discomfort or stress.
Throughout the conversation, Spencer and Erin stress the importance of proactive management in optimizing swine barn ventilation systems, ultimately contributing to better pig health and productivity.
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