Thompsons tip Spring ventilation check-up

As we head towards the middle of spring, pig producers should review their ventilation systems advises Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC Ltd.

External fan housings should be checked for blockages and all fans should be seen to be clean and working. It is also important to ensure that temperature probes are cleaned and correctly positioned.

Any temporary winter insulation should be removed as soon as temperatures start to rise. Farmers with sprinkler systems need to check that these are still operational. Warm weather can adversely affect growth rates if these points are not addressed, he points out.

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For further information contact:

Paul Thompson 01262 488323 Garth Partnership

Martin Looker 01473 823842 BHR Communications

Email mlooklerbhr@aol.com

Issued on behalf of ACMC Ltd, Upton House, Beeford, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 8AF, England Tel: 01262 488232 Fax: 01262 488192