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Agricultural Disinfection in Freezing Conditions: Strategies for Winter Success

As winter approaches the Canadian landscape, agricultural operations face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Cold winter days bring a challenge for the outdoor application of liquid disinfectants due to the fact that most disinfectant products are aqueous and freeze around 0°, and therefore requires farmers to adapt their practices to safeguard crops, livestock, and equipment.

In this blog, we will explore the impact of freezing conditions on agricultural disinfection practices and discuss innovative solutions, such as using Propylene Glycol and the advantages of Prevail™ Disinfectants for maintaining a sanitary environment in the winter.

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Optimizing Barn Ventilation: PIC Solutions for Pork Producers with Isaiah Spath

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At the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress, Isaiah Spath, Sr. Validation Specialist at PIC, sat down with Rachel Fishback to discuss the Barn Ventilation Calculator, a practical tool designed to help pork producers optimize barn conditions.

Isaiah explains how the calculator ensures proper air exchange, temperature control, and energy efficiency, ultimately improving animal welfare and production performance. He shares insights on how producers are using the tool in real-world applications and how PIC continues to develop solutions that make a difference in the industry.