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Publication Date: January 1, 1995
Reference: Borg, R. 1995. Alternative Housing and Environmental Needs for Grower-Finisher Pigs. Seminar Proceedings, Alberta Pork Congress, Red Deer, Alberta. Pp 102-116.
Country: Canada
Summary:
Conventional grower-finisher barns can cost $175 to $250 per pig housed. If straw is available and other factors such as manure handling, barn siting, pig handling, building life span, pig health and differences in feed conversion are considered, then alternative housing such as “bioshelters” at $55 to $65 per pig housed may be attractive. This article will review the engineering aspects of alternative housing.
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