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BarnTalk Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

July 1, 2022 | Blog

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about BarnTools - what it is, how it works, and much more

Excellence in Management Starts with Full Potential Alarms

June 16, 2022 | Blog

Overlooking Barns

Knowing the conditions inside your livestock facilities, and whether or not your animals are getting feed and water, can only be possible if you have reliable connectivity.

How to Select the Best Barn Alarm for Your Operation

June 15, 2022 | Blog

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While modern alarms have a clear advantage over traditional alarms, understanding the most important features that go into creating a full-potential alarm can help you separate good alarms from the very best.

5 Myths About Barn Alarms

June 9, 2022 | Blog

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If you thought traditional legacy alarms like Agri-Alert and Sensaphone do enough to protect your most valuable asset, think again. Here are five myths about barn alarms—busted:

Early Detection of Swine and Poultry Illness Starts with Monitoring Water Consumption

June 7, 2022 | Case Studies

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The health of your animals can change in the blink of an eye. Highly transmissible diseases can strike your barn in an instant, causing the condition of your livestock to go from bad to worse in mere hours.

How a Wireless Farm Alarm System Can Complement Your Building’s Controller

June 3, 2022 | Blog

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If you have a $500,000 asset full of live animals, spending a few hundred dollars on an independent barn alarm system will help prevent livestock mortality

Smart Water Use Starts with Intelligent Monitoring

May 20, 2022 | Blog

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While there are a number of vital nutrients necessary for poultry and swine to thrive, none are as important as water, especially when it comes to overall performance

Benefits of Monitoring Water Consumption Daily

September 1, 2021 | In the News

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Livestock and poultry producers proving value in practical new technology

WPX: BarnTools Launches New Wireless Remote Monitoring System BarnTalk

June 24, 2021 | In the News

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BarnTools introduces their BarnTalk, a remote monitoring system that can capture data on temperature, water consumption, and humidity within a barn, allowing producers to view this information from any location.

How Smart Agriculture Saves Farmers Money

June 15, 2021 | In the News

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New tools can help poultry growers remotely monitor their barns and birds and detect previously unknown problems.