Swine Housing/Stalls Flashcards
1
Q
individual stall benefits
A
common
-individual management (feed intake, observation, treatment)
-reduced fighting
2
Q
individual stall disadvantage
A
-cost
-animal welfare concern
3
Q
turnaround stall
A
90s design
-swing gate dividers
-able to turn around
4
Q
group housing benefit
A
–mandated in the EU (2013)
allows normal behavior
5
Q
group housing disadvantage
A
pigs may fight
6
Q
nursery
A
must accommodate all piglets from farrowing
–> 3 week old pigs to about 50 lbs
7
Q
nursery design
A
have a stable environment
-fixed temperature and humidity
-supplemental heat if needed
8
Q
MOF
A
Modified Open Front
9
Q
hoop structures
A
wood and canvas, woodchip or straw bedding
