We have already had a few days that have given us a taste of summer in 2022. While the temps are a little more manageable, it may be time to go through your barns and make sure they are going to provide a comfortable temperature for your hogs during the summer.
Chris Hostetler is Director of Animal Science for the National Pork Board. He talks about the simple checks you can be doing to make sure your barn is providing proper comfort.
Don?t forget to double-check the thermostat when you are checking other essential equipment.
Not only are producers needing to be mindful of their facilities, they are also looking at how to best manage those summertime inputs.
You can find more maintenance tips at porkcheckoff.org.
