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Description
This 3' x 2' pad keeps nursery pigs warm and protected from cold drafts, creating a consistent temperature of about 30°F above ambient air. It comfortably accommodates up to ten piglets with even warmth across the pad, eliminating hot spots. Its durable fiberglass-reinforced plastic construction is water-tight, flame-retardant, and easy to clean, while a treaded surface ensures secure footing. Equipped with a 10-foot power cord and a 115-watt output, it’s a safe, reliable solution for maintaining piglet comfort and health.
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Osborne Stanfield Nursery Heat Pad
The Osborne Stanfield Nursery Heat Pad offers an innovative and efficient solution for providing warmth to newborn piglets, delivering substantial health and economic benefits over traditional heat lamps. Unlike lamps, which can create inconsistent and potentially hazardous heating, these heat pads provide a safe, uniform warmth throughout the entire surface, reducing cold spots and preventing piglets from crowding for warmth. The pad’s heat is consistently maintained at around 30–35°F (16–20°C) above the ambient temperature, ensuring a cozy surface that attracts piglets and keeps them comfortable as they nurse. This consistent warmth promotes better health by encouraging piglets to remain on the mat, away from the sow, which reduces the risk of crush losses and encourages higher weaning weights and growth rates.
The Osborne heat pad is built with ease of use and durability in mind. Constructed from a rugged, flame-retardant, fiberglass-reinforced plastic composite, the pad is both water-tight and easy to clean, offering significant practical advantages. The mat’s treaded surface provides secure footing, preventing slips and enhancing the piglets’ comfort while they rest and nurse. Additionally, unlike lamps, which require frequent maintenance and bedding to retain heat, these heat pads are designed for direct animal contact without any covering, eliminating the need for extra bedding materials. This streamlined design helps reduce costs and labor associated with traditional setups.
Temperature control is another key benefit of the Stanfield Heat Pad. In farrowing barns maintained between 60 to 70°F (15–22°C), the pad’s surface can reach 90 to 100°F (32–38°C) within an hour after activation. Although it does not include an internal thermostat (which would monitor a limited area and be less durable), it is self-regulating based on ambient conditions and works well with Osborne’s optional Heat Pad Controllers for fine-tuned temperature management. Observing the piglets’ behavior serves as a useful indicator for adjusting the temperature if needed. If piglets avoid the pad or lie near its edges, lowering the barn temperature or heat setting can help; if they seek warmth elsewhere, raising the temperature may be beneficial.
For maximum safety and longevity, the heat pad should be securely anchored to the floor or a draft barrier using Osborne’s Smart-Fasteners, or standard tie-downs on solid surfaces. Pre-drilled and dimpled holes make securing the pad straightforward, and a bead of caulking along the edges prevents moisture buildup, keeping the area dry and sanitary. The Osborne Stanfield Heat Pad not only improves the health and safety of nursery piglets but also provides a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and easy-to-maintain solution for farmers. With these pads, piglets enjoy a warm, draft-free surface that supports better growth and overall well-being, making it an essential addition to any farrowing setup.
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