Sow and Litter Performance for Two Genotypes in Crated and Group Gestation Systems
By Iowa State University Researchers - This article looks at the effects of swine gestation housing on sow and litter performance of two genotypes as evaluated at the Iowa State University Lauren Christian Swine Research and Demonstration Farm near Atlantic, IA. The gestation housing systems were individual crates in a mechanically ventilated confinement building (CRATE) and, group-housed sows in a modified-open front building (MOF) or a bedded hoop structure (HOOP). All sows were fed individually.
26 February 2001
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