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Ventilating Repurposed Structures For Calf Housing
Click here to view as a pdf: Ventilating Repurposed Structures For Calf Housing By Alex Austin Building a new calf raising facility is an expensive investment and not always an option. Converting an existing structure, whether it’s a pole shed or old stanchion barn, to house and raise calves can be a great option when…
Next Step In Calf Barn Ventilation: Computer-Based Airflow Simulations and 3D Modeling
Click here to view as a pdf: Next Step In Calf Barn Ventilation: Computer-Based Airflow Simulations and 3D Modeling By: Nele Leiterman, D.V.M. We are excited to share with you the new technologies and approaches Crystal Creek’s ventilation team is now utilizing in our ventilation projects. In this article, the software tools, which have…
The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation
Click here to view as a pdf: The ROI of Calf Barn Ventilation. By Alex Austin, B.S. One of the top expenses for a dairy is raising replacement heifers. Since it can take approximately two years before a heifer enters the milking herd, heifer raising is often viewed as a cost rather than an investment.…
An Interview: Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn
Click here to view as a pdf: An Interview Bill Ciolkosz Discusses His Journey to Build a Quality Calf Barn By Cassy Golburg, B.A. In the fall of 2021, Bill Ciolkosz added a new calf barn to his operation, along with a Crystal Creek® FLAP DUCT® calf barn ventilation system. Bill is a fourth-generation farmer…
3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered
Click here to view as a pdf: 3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services I have been fascinated with calf barn ventilation for more than a decade; to the point where I have made its study the focus of much of my professional career. Calf raisers around…
Dr. Ryan Leiterman Contributes to Progressive Dairy Magazine
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “3 Common Calf Barn Ventilation Questions Answered.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy Magazine: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/3-common-calf-barn-ventilation-questions-answered Click here to view as a pdf: 3 common calf barn ventilation questions answered
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s Article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation”
Dr. Ryan Leiterman recently contributed to Progressive Dairy Magazine with his article “4 Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History of Calf Barn Ventilation and an Industry That Is Slow To Change.” Click here to view in Progressive Dairy: https://www.progressivedairy.com/topics/calves-heifers/4-air-exchanges-per-hour-a-history-of-calf-barn-ventilation-and-an-industry-that-is-slow-to-change
Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change
Click here to view as a pdf: Four Air Exchanges Per Hour: A History Of Calf Barn Ventilation And An Industry That Is Slow To Change By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Director of Technical Services When discussing calf barn ventilation, invariably the topic of using four air exchanges per hour for cold weather ventilation will come…
Calfhood Pneumonia: When Is It Related To Ventilation And When Is It Something Different?
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood Pneumonia When Is It Related To Ventilation By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Calfhood pneumonia can be frustrating to deal with. Understanding where the problem originates is the first step in creating a plan to combat it. Most cases of calfhood pneumonia can be placed into one of two…
Progressive Dairy Magazine Features Dr. Ryan Leiterman’s “Calfhood Pneumonia” Article
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood pneumonia- When is it related to ventilation and when is it something different