Ventilation combats disease in cold months

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023

Ventilation pigs — Ahead of the colder months, now is a good time for producers to do ventilation inspection and maintenance on their livestock buildings.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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As colder weather approaches, now is a good time for producers to do ventilation inspection and maintenance on their livestock buildings.

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