The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Brett Ramirez: Swine Barn Ventilation | Ep. 303
May 27, 2025In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Ramirez from Iowa State University shares insights on optimizing swine barn ventilation systems. He explains factors like proper design, controller settings, and seasonal maintenance that influence pig health, worker safety, and operational efficiency. Get the tools you need to prevent costly mistakes and boost barn performance. Tune in now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Ventilation system basics
- Common design challenges
- Effective controller settings
- Maintenance best practices
- Future ventilation trends
Meet the guest:
Dr. Brett Ramirez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State, his research and extension efforts focus on swine and poultry housing, ventilation design, thermal comfort, air quality, and precision livestock farming.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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