How maintenance of dairy barn fans can save costs

Ventilation systems which circulate air within dairy barns can account for a large portion of an electricity bill. Some estimate they may account for 20-25% of the total electricity usage, especially when barns are mechanically ventilated. Even with rising costs for electricity, the use of circulation fans for increased air speed are a necessary expense to reduce heat stress and to prevent the associated decreases in milk production, reproductive performance, and performance of future generat