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| INTRODUCTION TO EARS™ -
ELECTRONIC ANIMAL RECOGNITION SYSTEMS
Introduction to the Osborne Demonstration Farm.
Individual animal Management with the EARS™
concept. Thibault,R.1997.Proceedings
International Livestock Environment Symposium V.Vol.II,p.102-1109
Using records with benefit. Thibault,R.1998.International
Pig Topics Vol.13 (3),p.19-22.
Automation of Livestock Management.Thibault,R.2003.2003
North Carolina Pork Producers Annual Conference
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TEAM ™ - TOTAL
ELECTRONIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Sow Performance when housed either
in groups with electronic sow feeders or stalls. Bates,
R.O., Edwards, D.B., and Korthals, R.L. 2003. Livestock
Production Science Vol. 79, p. 29-35.
Comparison of electronic sow feeding and crated
management of sows with different genetics. Korthals,
R.L. 2001. Proceedings of the Livestock
Environment Symposium VI. p. 211-218.
Sow performance using electronic sow feeding
versus conventional feeding systems. Edwards,
D.B., Bates, R.O., and Korthals, R.L. 2000. J.
Anim. Sci Vol. 78, Suppl. 2, p. 15,
Abstract #58.
The effectiveness of using electronic
identification for the identification of estrus in swine. Korthals,
R.L. 1999. ASAE paper 99-4213, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
A review of open housed farrowing and
experiences with electronic farrowing. Korthals,
R.L. 1999. ASAE paper 99-4102, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
A comparison of electronic management methods
with conventional methods for managing sows. Korthals,
R.L. and Bates, R.O. 1998. J. Anim. Sci Vol.
76, Suppl. 1 / J. Dairy Sci Vol.
81, Suppl. 1, p. 63, Abstract #247.
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| PERFORMANCE
TESTING AND AUTOMATIC WEIGHING
Monitoring growth and statistical variation of
grow-finish swine. Korthals, R.L. 2001.
Proceedings of the Livestock
Environment Symposium VI. p. 64-71.
Weighing and optimization of swine marketing. Korthals,
R.L. 2000. ASAE paper 00-4013, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Using FIRE ® to improve feed rations. Korthals,
R.L. 1999. Osborne Demonstration Farm Technical Note Project 10091 and
Biotronix Times, Osborne Industries, Inc., Osborne, KS 67473.
Comparison of FIRE ® feeders with conventional
feeders for growing-finishing swine. Korthals,
R.L. 1998.ASAE paper 98-4079, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
Using sentinel pens with performance testing
equipment as a tactical management tool. Korthals,
R.L.1998. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 76, Suppl. 1 / J. Dairy Sci Vol.
81 Suppl. 1, p. 98, Abstract #378.
Accuracy and precision of the FIRE ®
performance testing feeder. Korthals, R.L.
1997. Osborne Industries Technical Note.
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| FEEDING
METHODS AND PRODUCTION PRACTICES
Pig performance comparing a production system
using large static groups formed during lactation to a production system
using sized and resorted groups in nursery and finisher. Korthals,
R.L. 2003.Journal of Swine Health Production Vol. II (1), p.
19-24.
Evaluation of space requirements for swine
finishing feeders. Korthals, R.L. 2000.
Trans. ASAE Vol. 42 (3), p.395-398.
Wean-to-finish feeding with Big Wheel ®
feeders. Korthals, R.L. 2000. Osborne
Demonstration Farm Technical Note. Project 10083.
S100 Big Wheel ® sow feeder test. Korthals,
R.L. 2000. Osborne Demonstration Farm Technical Note. Experiment 1999–1.
Feeder capacity for wean to finish swine. Korthals,
R.L. 1999. Osborne Demonstration Farm Technical Note. Project
10082.
Modeling the drinking behavior of swine.Korthals,
R.L. 1998. ASAE paper 98-4078, ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.
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| VENTILATION
A Summary and Review of a Four-Year Study of
the Theory and Practice of Automatic Fresh-Air Ventilation Inlets.
Performance of Passively Automatic Ventilation
Inlets For Agricultural Buildings. Kaiser,
K.J., Hosni, M.H. and Heber, A.J. 1995. ASHRAE Transactions. CH-95-15-3.
Performance of New Ceiling and Wall Ventilation
Air Inlets. Kaiser, K.J., Heber, A.J.,
Hosni, M.H.and Eakin, G. 1996. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. Vol.
12(2), p. 237-242.
Design characteristics of optimized, passive,
automatic air inlets. Eakin, G.R., Brown,
B.A. and Heber, A.J. 1997. Proceedings International Livestock
Environment Symposium V. Vol. II, p. 756-763.
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