Highlights of Research on Animal-Environment Interactions and Environment Control Strategies

The following are ppt files:

• Mission Statement (692 KB)
• Livestock Environment and Animal Physiology (LEAP) Lab (1,711 KB)
• Responses of Isowean Pigs to Transport Conditions (3,341 KB)
• Behavioral Image Analysis of Pig Thermal Comfort (4,128 KB)
• Bioenergetics of Modern SEW Pigs (699 KB)
• Heating Piglets in Farrowing Crates (3,506 KB)
• Bioenergetics and Minimum Ventilation of Young Turkey (1,463 KB)
• Cooling Laying Hens by Partial Surface Sprinkling (3,224 KB)
• Measuring Ingestion Behavior of Individual Poultry (954 KB)
• Manure Quantity and Quality in High-rise Layer Houses (1,791 KB)
• Improving Transport Conditions of Breeder Chicks (2,822 KB)

Hartford, CT Presentation 5-10-05: Ammonia Emissions & Potential Mitigation Options for U.S. Pultry Facilities (PDF file)

Contact Information:

Dr. Hongwei Xin
3204 NSRIC
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3080 USA
Phone: 515-294-4240
Fax: 515-294-4250
Email: hxin@iastate.edu