What the research says about feed delivery, biosecurity, and bin safety
These articles summarize published studies and industry guidance in plain language. Each one links to its original sources, notes the study's limits, and points out where findings come from the US or from other countries.
Feed delivery and swine biosecurity: what studies of mills, trucks, and drivers have found
Virus genetic material on truck pedals and cabs, how often drivers enter barns, and what producers and drivers recommend.
Read article → Swine biosecurityHow pathogens move between farms on people, boots, and vehicles
What field investigations and experiments show about indirect transmission, and what they can't show.
Read article → Industry issuesWhat swine disease costs: PRRS in the US and the global ASF threat
New estimates of PRRS losses, and why African swine fever shapes biosecurity planning even though it hasn't been found in the US.
Read article → Driver & staff safetySafer, easier bin access for drivers and farm staff
Ladder falls, slippery boot covers, winter conditions, and the convenience case for opening bins from the ground.
Read article →These summaries are for general education. They aren't veterinary, legal, or safety advice. The studies discussed are about feed delivery, biosecurity, and safety in general. None of them evaluated the Smart Bin Opener. For decisions about your herd or site, talk with your veterinarian and follow your biosecurity plan.
See how the Smart Bin Opener is designed
Remote lid opening, access control, and activity records for feed delivery.