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Alternative Swine Management Systems

By:Ioan Hutu; Gary Onan
Publisher:Elsevier S & T
Print ISBN:9780128189672
eText ISBN:9780128189689
Edition:0
Copyright:2019
Format:Reflowable

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Alternative Swine Management Systems examines technologically humane substitutions for swine production, focusing specifically on hoop structure systems. Benefits of these alternatives include enhanced animal welfare and reduced capital cost. From small holders involved in low input pig farms, to larger commercial operations, this book instructs users on new technology to improve the quality of animal production, animal welfare and environmental protection points.

  • Offers economically efficient, environmentally stable, and socially acceptable alternatives to swine farming
  • Extends regions and climactic conditions for any swine farm location
  • Provides an ideal resource for animal and veterinary science researchers and engineers, as well as swine farm management