Hoop Structures for Swine - webpage adaptation

Hoop Structures for Swine - webpage adaptation

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Hoop_structures_for_swine_webpage_adaptation.pdf (203.41 KB)

Date

2017-06-01

Organizational Units

Organizational Unit

Animal Science

The Department of Animal Science originally concerned itself with teaching the selection, breeding, feeding and care of livestock. Today it continues this study of the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans, with practical focuses on agribusiness, science, and animal management.

History
The Department of Animal Husbandry was established in 1898. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Animal Science in 1962. The Department of Poultry Science was merged into the department in 1971.

Historical Names

Department of Animal Husbandry (1898–1962)

Related Units

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (parent college)

Department of Poultry Science (merged with, 1971)

Organizational Unit

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

The Leopold Center is a research and education center on the campus of Iowa State University created to identify and reduce negative environmental and social impacts of farming and develop new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.

Organizational Unit

Iowa Pork Industry Center

The Iowa Pork Industry Center was established in 1994 as a coordinated effort of the colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Through partnerships with the IPIC, pork producers receive accurate and timely information to aid in making their operations more efficient and profitable. We provide a variety of educational and informational opportunities for producers and the Iowa pork industry, ranging from issue focused workshops to large multi-topic events like Iowa State’s annual Iowa Swine Day. We work in partnership with commodity organizations, private industry and commercial businesses to deliver appropriate, timely and accurate resources. The IPIC efforts are linked with the activities and programs of the ISU Extension and Outreach campus and field staff members, partnering on a variety of outreach opportunities. Swine specialists and faculty are available for discussion and consultation purposes in person, by phone and email. See our people page for individual contact information.

Department

Animal ScienceLeopold Center for Sustainable AgricultureIowa Pork Industry Center

Abstract

Pork producers in the United States who are looking for lower cost structures for raising pigs have shown an interest in hoop barns or hoop shelters for housing swine. They can be used successfully for gestation and finishing of swine and other livestock.