--- title: Group Sow and Poultry Housing News | Nedap description: Nedap | We take great pride in providing high-quality, original hog and poultry industry content that you won't find anywhere else on the web. --- [![Newstandard_Group](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Newstandard_Group_Jan2017/images/logo.jpg "Newstandard_Group")](http://newstandard-group.com/) [![Contact Tech Support](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2294640/7312fb72-b5aa-48f3-b1aa-866d4c106ed3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2294640/7312fb72-b5aa-48f3-b1aa-866d4c106ed3) [![Contact Regional Offices](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2294640/406fce97-e397-4098-916e-8c9669f38806.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2294640/406fce97-e397-4098-916e-8c9669f38806) - [Home](https://www.newstandard-group.com/) - [About Us](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us) - [History](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-history) - [Our Team](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/new-standard-team) - [U.S. Barn Builders](http://newstandard-group.com/about-us/barn-builders) - [Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions) - [Swine Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions/swine-solutions) - [Poultry Solutions](http://newstandard-group.com/solutions/poultry-solutions) - [Projects](http://newstandard-group.com/projects) - [Service Request](http://newstandard-group.com/new-standard-group-service-request) - [Contact Us](http://newstandard-group.com/contact) - [Blog](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog) ## [Greenwald: Sow Stall Barn to Loose Housing Remodel](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/greenwald-sow-stall-barn-to-loose-housing-remodel) ## 10.01.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Kevin-Profile.jpg) [Kevin Kurbis](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/kevin-kurbis) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Greenwald-Full-video_Thumbs.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/greenwald-sow-stall-barn-to-loose-housing-remodel) New Standard Ag took on a renovation project located at Greenwald Colony, in Brokenhead, Manitoba, Canada.  The renovations started in early January 2020. Before renovations, it was servicing 1200 head of sow. The crew and the client worked to get the barn fully empty in March. Renovations were completed and filled with sows at the beginning of August 2021. This was a great example of the fine eye for detail, taking advantage of space, and utilizing the whole facility to its full potential. ## [Case Study: University of Alberta Barn Conversion to ESF](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/case-study-university-of-alberta) ## 06.18.2021 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/20201027_160828.jpg)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/case-study-university-of-alberta) The University of Alberta, a top 5 Canadian University, was ready to update their sow stall barn into an ESF. They contacted the team at New Standard to begin the design process. By the Spring of 2018, they had finalized the plans. They needed a design for 120 head of sow. The team was in contact with Jay Willis, the Research Stations Manager, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. ## [Honey Grove Barn Facts](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/honey-grove-barn-facts) ## 09.08.2020 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/honey-grove-facts.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/honey-grove-barn-facts) ## [A.I. in a Hog Finisher – It Does Make Sense](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/ai-in-a-hog-finisher-it-does-make-sense) ## 08.12.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/AI%20in%20Finishing%20Barns.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/ai-in-a-hog-finisher-it-does-make-sense) Sorting scales certainly have a mixed past. Love them or hate them, you should know with the application of recent technological advances, sorting scales should be something on your radar again.  ## [Benefits of Automated Farrowing Feeding](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/benefits-of-automated-farrowing-feeding) ## 07.17.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Farrowing%20Feeders.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/benefits-of-automated-farrowing-feeding)   ## [ESF in Europe a History with Mikael Kirk](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/esf-in-europe-a-history-with-mikael-kirk) ## 07.05.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20California%20Prop%2012.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/esf-in-europe-a-history-with-mikael-kirk)   In recent discussions, we have been fairly nostalgic. Spending time thinking about where we came from can be helpful in figuring out where we are going. Also, as we have many relationships and conversations with our European neighbors, we are reminded that at least here in the US, we are behind in some of the latest in terms of animal well-being. This is not to say everyone is behind, but as a whole, compared with Scandinavia and Europe we have areas we can still improve and grow in to.    We recently were able to talk with our good friend [Mikael Kirk of AgriSys based in Denmark](https://www.agrisys.dk/). Mikael founded ArgiSys in 2009 and has experience with transitioning many barns to ESF as well as new projects all over the world.    ## [The Last 10 Years: Reflection Piece](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-last-10-years-reflection-piece) ## 04.25.2019 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Kevin-Profile.jpg) [Kevin Kurbis](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/kevin-kurbis) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/The%20Last%20Ten%20Years.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-last-10-years-reflection-piece) When I was asked to write an article reflecting on recent advancements in the pork production industry, I was first forced to evaluate where we were ten years ago. That was a reasonably straightforward exercise for me, as my son is currently ten years old—but where were we as an industry? Here are a few things that came to mind. They help explain the advancements in both the pork industry and our daily lives. ## [Post Implantation vs. Post Insemination Re-entry for Sows: Why It Matters](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/post-implantation-vs.-post-insemination-re-entry-for-sows-which-is-right) ## 10.30.2018 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Post%20Implantation%20vs.%20Post%20Insemination%20Re-entry%20for%20Sows_%20Why%20It%20Matters%20-%20FB.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/post-implantation-vs.-post-insemination-re-entry-for-sows-which-is-right) It should go without saying, but the idea and ethos behind group housing is to get sows out of stalls. The industry's move toward greater transparency in our animal husbandry practices has coincided with increasing public concern over meat sources. This pressure, combined with an industry adopted Code of Practice (since 2014) in Canada, and various legislative initiatives in some states is leading more and more producers to move to group housing over stalls. ## [The Ground Up Process of Building a New ESF Barn \[Infographic\]](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-ground-up-process-of-building-a-new-esf-barn-infographic) ## 10.15.2018 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/The%20Ground%20Up%20Process%20of%20Building%20a%20New%20ESF%20Barn%20-%20FB%20(2).png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/the-ground-up-process-of-building-a-new-esf-barn-infographic)   When it comes time to build a new barn including an ESF system, the process can seem overwhelming. If a new barn is in your future, or even if you hope that it is in your future—it is worth checking out this infographic and article explaining what you can expect from the process.     ## [Olymel's Conversion to Group Housing Ramps Up with New Standard Partnership](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/olymels-conversion-to-group-housing-ramps-up-with-new-standard-partnership) ## 09.27.2018 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/logo.jpg) [New Standard Staff](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/new-standard-staff) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/OlySky%20conversion%20CTA%20-%20FB.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/olymels-conversion-to-group-housing-ramps-up-with-new-standard-partnership)   Olymel L.P. is Canada's leader in the production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats and is Canada’s largest hog producer. The company has made feeding the world its mission, which it pursues passionately with products of impeccable quality. The company employs over 12,000 people and has production and processing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. Olymel exports nearly a third of its total sales. Its annual sales are on the order of $3.5 billion. 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