Fans must be inspected at least daily. It is a legal requirement to have a back-up system available in case of breakdown. Alarm systems which provide adequate warning of the failure of an automatic ventilation system are a legal requirement and must be tested weekly. Back-up systems should be inspected weekly. Cattle, Sheep and Pigs - Recommended Procedures During hot spells it is important that adequate clean water is continuously available.
Pigs are especially sensitive to high environmental temperatures.
However, if very dry forage is consumed the water needs of all animals will be above average. A regular check should be made to ensure that water supplies are running freely. In intensively stocked poultry houses the principle of good husbandry should be observed closely, particularly ensuring that there is always an adequate supply of fresh drinking water. When hot weather is expected, fans should be turned on early in the morning, before any build-up of heat and then run continuously. One of the more obvious sign of birds under stress from excess heat is panting.