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Swine Facilities and Equipment

Swine Facilities and Equipment. Veterinary Science Mr. Fitzgerald. Sow Facilities . Farrowing House Sows are moved in a few days before farrowing . Remain there for 15-30 days when litter is weaned. Sows are stalled in farrowing crates Gestation Building/Barn

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Swine Facilities and Equipment

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  1. Swine Facilities and Equipment Veterinary Science Mr. Fitzgerald

  2. Sow Facilities • Farrowing House • Sows are moved in a few days before farrowing. Remain there for 15-30 days when litter is weaned. • Sows are stalled in farrowing crates • Gestation Building/Barn • Sows are located here when not in farrowing house. Breeding and gestation period take place here. • Sows are placed in individual stalls or group pens

  3. Market Swine Facilities • Nursery • Facility for weaned pigs (approx. 20 – 50 pounds) • Equipment/building is designed for small pigs • Grower/Finisher • Next “home” for the pigs after the nursery. • Facilities are designed for larger animals up to market weight – usually grouped by size in pens. • Wean to Finish • Combines everything together into 1 facility

  4. Equipment • Feeding and Feed Supply Systems • Waterers • Gates/Pens • Ventilation and Heating/Temperature • Manure/Manure Management • Other Supplies – Showing, Health, Misc. • Materials • Concrete, Stainless Steel, Plastic, Durable/Heavy Equip.

  5. Alternative Options

  6. Activity • Use the internet to research and find 5 products used in swine production and care. • Include the following: • Picture • Description of product/Uses • Price • Create on Word or similar program (all on 1 sheet) • Print or submit electronically (email or share)

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