Document type : Article published on the Veterinaria Digital website
Author: Germán Bertsch
Preview: Table of Contents
1 Types of ventilation in Pig farm
1.1 Natural ventilation (static)
1.2 Forced ventilation (dynamic)
1.2.1 Neutral pressure system
1.2.2 Positive pressure systems
1.2.3 Negative pressure systems
2 How to complement ventilation with natural additives to improve ammonia control?
Producing pork meat more efficiently requires a precise control of all the factors that can affect production performance. Ventilation in pig farms is one of these factors, since a proper ventilation system will have a positive impact on animal welfare and farm profitability.
The objective of ventilation is the movement and permanent renewal of the air. In this way it helps to evacuate harmful gases (CO2, ammonia), bad odors, dust and keep both, temperature and humidity controlled, in normal levels. […]
The ventilation of the farm requires a detailed study of the needs of each farm. Poor air movement will have negative consequences on air quality, temperature, and humidity.
The type of ventilation to be implemented will depend on the degree of modernization of the farm, geographical location (climate), type of animals, among others.
Comfort and animal welfare are increasingly monitored and measured in animal production, and ventilation allows us to improve these aspects.
In order to control ammonia levels, we should implement strategies that combine ventilation systems and natural additives [...] that reduces ammonia production. This is especially important in cold seasons, when ventilation is reduced for a better control of the temperature, as well as in other situations that require additional support to improve air quality.
