The importance of insulation in poultry housing

15-01-2016 | | |
With a thermal infrared camera insulation leaks can be detected. <br />Photo: Jan Willem Schouten.
With a thermal infrared camera insulation leaks can be detected. 
Photo: Jan Willem Schouten.
There is no doubt that insulation is of utmost importance in maintaining a good climate in poultry houses. Regardless of whether it is summer or winter, insulation helps to reduce costs and improve bird performance. But what material, and how much of it, should be used? Regardless of the type of poultry house, there must be some insulation. This is a requirement for open-sided houses as well as for those that are based on a controlled environment. Most of the insulation is attached to the roof


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