Livestock Industry Facilities and Environment: Swine Breeding Systems—the Breeding Square System
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1997-09-01
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Harmon, Jay
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources programs work to engage youth through hands-on experiences that connect to their lives and respond to their interests. 4-H programs use hands-on activities in animal science, agronomy, and the environment to teach problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, and inspire young people to explore career opportunities in agriculture.
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The breeding square is arranged with four breeding pens that are surrounded by turn-around crates. The two sides of the square facing each other are the same sex animal. The corners hold the gilts in pens. The center is divided into four breeding pens, each 11 ft by 11 ft. This system is designed for twenty boars, twenty sows, and sixteen gilts.