Question

The company you work for has decided to double stock their 1200 head WF curtain-sided barns. What changes/adjustments would you make to the ventilation controller settings to accommodate the extra pigs? What possible deficiencies could be created by double stocking?

Answer 1

Changes to make in ventilation controller settings to accomodate the extra pigs

More width area of ventilation is required

Room temperature should be maintained.2-3 F

Ceilings should not be there as by double stockings more pigs be there so no ceilings provide more area to ventilate.

Deficiencies created by double stocking

Decrease on ADG by increase split put age,( p< 0.00)

Lower ADFI also by 7%

Growth rate decreased to 10 wk on after weaning process.