At a pig farm it is important to achieve and maintain airflow patterns that will not cause any disturbing animal behaviour. A proper supply of both minimum and maximum ventilation must be perfomed. The prevention of heat and moisture build-up as well as removal of carbon dioxide, ammonia, odours and dust is absolutely necessary.
Each ventilation system should be dimensioned to supply both minimum and maximum ventilation. Minimum ventilation is the volume of air that needs to be supplied to the animals for maintaining a proper air quality, which means prevention of heat and moisture build-up; removal of carbon dioxide, ammonia, odours and dust. All of these parameters can influence the animal’s performance negatively if left uncontrolled. Maximum ventilation is the quantity of air that needs to be passed through the building to remove any excess heat produced by the animals.
When Munters design team start working on a negative pressure ventilation system, the team evaluate parameters such as:
- Type, number and weight of the animals in each structure
- State of the animals (gestating or with litters)
- Climate conditions of the region
- Insulation of the building
With the help of sophisticated software and extensive experience of Munters in livestock ventilation a design proposal can be worked out for any pig breeding or rearing farm. The design not only specifies the right equipment to deliver the airflow requirements, but also the right equipment to ensure airflow patterns that will not cause any disturbing animal behaviour.
Read about a successful installation at a pig farm in Denmark