--- title: Group Sow and Poultry Housing News | Sow Housing description: Sow Housing | 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) ## [Souris River Colony: Interactive Modern Hog Barn Tour](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/souris-river-colony-interactive-modern-hog-barn-tour) ## 12.29.2022 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Ashely-Graye-Headshot.jpg) [Ashley Graye](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/ashley-graye) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/SourisRiverColony-Modern-Hog-Barn-Tour.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/souris-river-colony-interactive-modern-hog-barn-tour) Imagine touring a barn without infringing on biosecurity concerns. Now, imagine touring the barn from the comfort of your favorite chair, with your favorite snack and beverage at the ready. Too good to be true? Think again! ## [Turkey vs. Hog Tunnel Ventilation: They are not the same](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/turkey-vs.-hog-tunnel-ventilation-they-are-not-the-same) ## 04.20.2022 ![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Staff%20Images/Tim-Kurbis-Profile.jpg) [Tim Kurbis](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/author/tim-kurbis) [![](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hubfs/Hog-Vs-Turkey-Tunnel-Ventilation-1.jpg)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/turkey-vs.-hog-tunnel-ventilation-they-are-not-the-same) ## **Background and the Basics** Over the years, New Standard has constructed countless tunnel ventilated barns and has engineered the remodels of many others. Truthfully, ventilation for livestock housing is part of the DNA of the New Standard Group as that is what we focused on in our early years. Things have changed a lot since that time and the Group has expanded greatly, yet ventilation engineering is still something we love to do and love to discuss. ## [5th Freedom: Freedom from Fear & Distress](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0-0-0) ## 10.06.2021 ![](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/05-Thumb.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0-0-0)   In our effort to continue the pursuit of animal welfare, we decided to enlist Kevin Kurbis about the 5 Freedoms, which has been used as a guideline for many producers around the world. ## [4th Freedom: Freedom to Express Normal Behavior](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0-0) ## 09.29.2021 ![](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/04-Thumb.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0-0)   In our effort to continue the pursuit of animal welfare, we decided to enlist Kevin Kurbis about the 5 Freedoms, which has been used as a guideline for many producers around the world. ## [3rd Freedom: Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0) ## 09.22.2021 ![](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/03-Thumb.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort-0)   In our effort to continue the pursuit of animal welfare, we decided to enlist Kevin Kurbis about the 5 Freedoms, which has been used as a guideline for many producers around the world. ## [2nd Freedom: Freedom From Discomfort](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort) ## 09.15.2021 ![](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/02-Thumb.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-discomfort) In our effort to continue the pursuit of animal welfare, we decided to enlist Kevin Kurbis about the 5 Freedoms, which has been used as a guideline for many producers around the world. ## [1st Freedom: Freedom From Hunger and Thirst](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-hunger-and-thirst) ## 09.08.2021 ![](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/01-Thumb.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/1st-freedom-freedom-from-hunger-and-thirst)   In our effort to continue the pursuit of animal welfare, we decided to enlist Kevin Kurbis about the 5 Freedoms, which has been used as a guideline for many producers around the world. ## [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. ## [California’s Proposition 12 Sets Idealistic Restrictions on Pork Producers](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/californias-proposition-12-sets-idealistic-restrictions-on-pork-producers) ## 03.06.2019 ![](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%20California%20Prop%2012.png)](https://info.newstandard-group.com/blog/californias-proposition-12-sets-idealistic-restrictions-on-pork-producers) A California ballot measure is raising criticism from producers across the country who feel its restrictions are unreasonable. 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