Swine Housing/Stalls Flashcards

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individual stall benefits

A

common
-individual management (feed intake, observation, treatment)
-reduced fighting

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individual stall disadvantage

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-cost
-animal welfare concern

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3
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turnaround stall

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90s design
-swing gate dividers
-able to turn around

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4
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group housing benefit

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–mandated in the EU (2013)
allows normal behavior

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5
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group housing disadvantage

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pigs may fight

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nursery

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must accommodate all piglets from farrowing
–> 3 week old pigs to about 50 lbs

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nursery design

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have a stable environment
-fixed temperature and humidity
-supplemental heat if needed

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MOF

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Modified Open Front

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9
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hoop structures

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wood and canvas, woodchip or straw bedding

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