Source OMAFRA
Learn about LED lighting for poultry farms, and what to look for when purchasing LEDs for your farm. This technical information is for Ontario poultry producers.
Introduction
The use of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in agricultural applications is relatively new...
Properly designed and functioning ventilation inlet openings are key for achieving comfortable, fresh air conditions in farm animal housing.
Organic poultry house with sidewall eave and ceiling inlets.
Ventilation is important in animal structures for temperature and relative humidity control and...
The Booming North America Poultry Processing Equipment Market and Opportunities for the Vendors:
Amidst the proliferating vegan wave in the North America countries wherein a myriad of people is believed to have turned towards the plant-based diet, it’s interesting to...
"The type of partnership we've been dreaming of..."
Steve Walcott, Vice President of Egg Production Sales for Big Dutchman North America, recently announced the addition of J. Dean Williamson Ltd. as a new authorized layer equipment dealer for Canada.
J. Dean...
Managing commercial broiler flocks is a challenge at any time of year but especially so during the winter months. When outside temperatures drop and gas prices rise, maintaining the desired inside house air temperature and ventilating to meet air...
The broiler pan that set the standards for increased feeding space
The patent pending FLUXX broiler pan feeding system continues to set the standard in broiler feeding technology. The FLUXX system has been farm tested around the world, showing it...
A long history of machine manufacturing
Marel celebrates 75 years of business in Gainesville
On September 26, 2019, Marel celebrated 75 years of operations at its location in Gainesville, Georgia. To mark the occasion, the company celebrated with a luncheon where...
Why Are Heaters Used in Broiler Production?
The first stage of broiler production is called brooding and lasts approximately 8–14 days, depending on the integrator and weather conditions. During brooding, chicks are usually housed in only a portion of the...
LED lamps have changed the landscape for poultry growers in terms of energy savings related to poultry house lighting. No other lighting source (incandescent, compact fluorescent, cold cathode, high pressure sodium, etc.) comes close to the energy efficiency of...
Lighting is an essential factor in the success of the commercial production of layers and broilers. The demand for food worldwide is expected to double by 2030. To meet that demand, chicken producers are adopting new approaches to increase...
