Alternative Swine Management Systems examines technologically humane substitutions for swine production, focusing specifically on hoop structure systems. Benefits of these alternatives include enhanced animal welfare and reduced capital cost. From small holders involved in low input pig farms, to larger commercial operations, this book instructs users on new technology to improve the quality of animal production, animal welfare and environmental protection points.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Foreword - p. ix 6. Acknowledgments - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. A brief history of hoop barns - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Location, design, and construction - p. 5 9. Chapter 3. Environmental control and structure management - p. 23 10. Chapter 4. Animal management and welfare - p. 53 11. Chapter 5. Swine production management in hoop barns - p. 71 12. Chapter 6. Efficiency of swine production - p. 133 13. Index - p. 143
Alternative Swine Management Systems examines technologically humane substitutions for swine production, focusing specifically on hoop structure systems. Benefits of these alternatives include enhanced animal welfare and reduced capital cost. From small holders involved in low input pig farms, to larger commercial operations, this book instructs users on new technology to improve the quality of animal production, animal welfare and environmental protection points.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Foreword - p. ix 6. Acknowledgments - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. A brief history of hoop barns - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Location, design, and construction - p. 5 9. Chapter 3. Environmental control and structure management - p. 23 10. Chapter 4. Animal management and welfare - p. 53 11. Chapter 5. Swine production management in hoop barns - p. 71 12. Chapter 6. Efficiency of swine production - p. 133 13. Index - p. 143
