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Prepare hog barn ventilation systems for winter pressure

Oct 25, 2019
Oct 25, 2019 Updated Oct 26, 2019

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Now is the time of year to make sure swine buildings and ventilation systems are set for winter, the most challenging time to ventilate a building correctly.

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