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DairyTalk 715: Tears, Loose Cables, Cold Drafts: When Small Curtain Problems Affect the Barn Climate - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on practical articles examining how curtain maintenance affects winter ventilation in dairy barns. Tears, loose cables, worn ropes, or failing pulleys can quickly compromise airflow control and create unwanted drafts when temperatures fall. Preventive maintenance therefore has direct implications for cow comfort, barn climate, and operational reliability. Fall provides the opportunity to inspect the entire system, service moving components, and determine whether aging curtains should be repaired or replaced. The key message is that effective winter ventilation…
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