Overheating is the leading cause of electric motor failure.
In Part 1, we discussed the basics of how a motor operates and what happens inside a motor when it burns out. Frequently just replacing the motor does not alleviate the...
Axel Månsson is one of Denmark’s leading producers of organic vegetables and eggs. The 40+ year old company places premium on quality and fresh products while showing care to the surrounding environment. A focus on flexibility and innovation has...
What happens when an electric motor burns out?
We typically refer to an electrical motor that has quit working as being burned out. Is that what really happens? Do the insides of a motor burn up, and is that why...
Seven steps to get your barn ready for Winter
When the weather begins to change, be ready to keep your birds cozy and make a few adjustments so that poultry houses run as efficiently as possible throughout the winter.
It’s no surprise that healthy, happy birds are better for the bottom line. Keeping birds' comfort levels consistent is essential if you want a flock that consistently gains weight and converts feed well. Often hot weather is viewed as...
Proper nutrient management is a vital part of all agricultural enterprises, especially for those using any form of manure nutrients. Better understanding of the threats to our water, soil, and environment, and improved nutrient management practices and techniques have...
Proper ventilation is well recognized as one of the most important aspects of poultry production in promoting bird health. A main contributor to high bird stress and low bird weight is an overheated or poorly ventilated poultry barn.
A very...
Ammonia Monitoring in Barns Using Simple Instruments
This article describes simple relatively-inexpensive instruments for detecting ammonia gas concentration in animal housing to assure proper air quality.
Examples of pull tube with pump for gas concentration detection.
Farmers who have frequent exposure to...
If only there were a heat exchanger that could withstand the filth generated by a poultry farm, then Québec farmers could finally see their energy bill reduced. Well, this is now possible thanks to a novel and promising solution...
Poultry Producer Tips and Tricks for Bird House Tunnel Ventilation
The perfect poultry barn environment includes plenty of accessible feed, clean water and ideal air quality and temperature. These are all important conditions to maximize feed conversion.
Good ventilation is an...