Demonstrating farrowing alternatives for small farms: Insulated tents for sows and pigs
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2015-01-01
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Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract
This project demonstrated that modifying a commercially available yurt kit for use as a farrowing facility is possible, but is likely to be cost-prohibitive for most farmers. Results from this project included a producer guide for crate-free farrowing.