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If you are already a member please login below: Username: Password: Pests:    Building/Layout Index            Article Index Fly Control Iowa State University Fly Management for the Hog Farm North Carolina State University Fly monitoring and approaches to fly management Agriculture and Fisheries Novia Scotia Prepare for the Rodent Invasion North Carolina State University PIH-134 Bird Management at Swine Facilities Purdue University Soldier Fly Benefits, House Fly Control, Manure Volume Reduction, and Manure Nutrient Recycling University of Georgia Controlling Rodents Around Swine Barns Manitoba Agriculture House Mouse Damage to Insulation University of Nebraska Rodent and Fly Control in Swine Operations Ontario Agriculture Controlling rats and mice in swine facilities Iowa State University Controlling Rats & Mice around Swine Barns Ontario Agriculture Control of Flies in Confined Animal Buildings Ontario Agriculture An Overview of Rodent Control for Commercial Pork Production Operations National Pork Board Rodent Control for the Pork Industry National Pork Board Bait Stations for Controlling Rats and Mice University of Nebraska Rodent-Proof Construction: Drains and Feeding Equipment University of Nebraska Controlling House Mice University of Nebraska Controlling Rats University of Nebraska Starling Management in Agriculture Nebraska Cooperative Extension Farrowing Housing:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page PIH-10 Swine Farrowing Units Purdue University PIH-78 Remodeling Ideas for Farrowing Facilities Purdue University MW40 - Swine Farrowing Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract only) University of Missouri Comparison of Selected Floor and Farrowing Crate Designs on Measures of Sow Productivity National Pork Producers Council Farrowing House (2 18-crate rooms ) University of Kentucky Types of Farrowing Crates Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Farrowing Room layout Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Farrowing Floors Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Design of the farrowing pen Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Finishing Housing:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page AED46 - Swine Wean-to-Finish Buildings (abstract only) University of Missouri Swine Wean-to-Finish Buildings MidWest Plan Service Open versus Enclosed Swine Finishing Iowa State University PDF Swine growing-finishing units Iowa State University P72603 - Swine Growing-Finishing Building (abstract only) University of Missouri P72688 - Swine Finishing House (abstract only) University of Missouri Economic Comparison of Pig Feedlot Housing Facilities in Southern High Plains of Texas Texas Tech University P72689 - Modified Open Front Swine Finishing Building (abstract only) University of Missouri P72691 - Swine Finishing House, Full-Slotted Floor, 320 Pigs (abstract only) University of Missouri The Efficiency of a Kennel Housing System and Feeder Type on the Performance of Growing-Finishing Pigs Ontario Agriculture Wean-to-Finish Buildings University of Illinois Hoop Structures for Swine University of Illinois Hoop Structures for Hog Finishing Virginia Cooperative Extension Tarp-covered hooped structures with deep bedding for grow-finish pigs Texas Tech University Swine Growing Building University of Kentucky Swine Finishing Building University of Kentucky Swine Building, Finishing, Floor-total slats University of Kentucky Gestation Housing:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Current Status of Housing Systems for Sows Texas Tech University PIH-28 Confinement Sow Gestation and Boar Housing Purdue University ID-58 Swine Confinement Breeding Facilities University of Kentucky PDF Reproductive Performance of Young Sows from Various Gestation Housing Systems Iowa State University PDF Sow and Litter Performance for Two Genotypes in Crated and Group Gestation Systems Iowa State University PDF Individual mating facilities for swine Iowa State University ASL-R1678 Reproductive Performance of Young Sows from Various Gestation Housing Systems Iowa State University PDF ASL-R1676 Thermal Stress Levels of Sows in Various Gestation Housing Systems Iowa State University PDF MW43 - Swine Breeding and Gestation Facilities Handbook (abstract only) University of Missouri P72601 - Swine Gestation Building, 33-foot x 92-foot (abstract only) University of Missouri P72602 - Swine Breeding Building, 33-foot x 60-foot (abstract only) University of Missouri P72692 - Swine Gestation Unit, Open Shed with Lot (abstract only) University of Missouri P72693 - Swine Gestation Building, Modified Open Front (abstract only) University of Missouri P72695 - Swine Breeding Building, 24-foot x 60-foot (abstract only) University of Missouri P72696 - Swine Gestation Building, Group Pens, 48 Sows (abstract only) University of Missouri P72697 - Swine Gestation Building, Four Rows of Stalls, 192 Sows (abstract only) University of Missouri Swine Breeding and Gestation Facilities Handbook MidWest Plan Service Swine Building Layout Plans Purdue University Yards or Kennels with Floor Feeding UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Non-straw and Low-straw systems for housing dry sows UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Cubicles and Free-access Stalls UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Yards and Individual Feeders UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Vountary Cubicles Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Yards, Kennels and Individual Feeders Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Yards or Kennels with Floor Feeding Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Effects of housing and feeding practice on the behaviour and reproductive performance of pregnant sows French Research Swine Days Swine Breeding and Gestation Building University of Kentucky Swine Gestation Building University of Kentucky Welfare Regulations:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994, No 2126) U.K. Agriculture Codes of Welfare Recommendations - Pigs UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Swiss Animal Welfare Legislation Swiss Federal Veterinary Office Animal Regulations Library U.S. Agriculture USDA, ARS Animal Health and Well-being U.S. Agriculture Cambridge University Animal Welfare Information Center Cambridge University Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin U.S. Agriculture The Welfare of Livestock Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Loose Sow Housing:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Physiology and Environment Stress University of Saskatchewan Swine Health in High Welfare Housing Pig Health UK: MAFF features of the more common loose housing and feeding systems U.K. Agriculture Loose Housed Systems For Sows Manitoba Agriculture Animal Welfare: suitable loose housing systems U.K. Agriculture Loose Housing of sows, management, design, and cost Thompsons Mills Introduction of Sows into Groups UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Yards Kennels and Individual Feeders Greenmount Agricultural College ARINI - Press Articles - Welfare of sows in group housing Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland ARINI - Pig Production - Enrichment of voluntary cubicles for sows Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland Management in Swedish Deep-Bedded Swine Housing Systems: Background and Behaviorial Considerations Purdue University Breeding Herd Management and Performance in a Swedish Deep-Bedded Gestation and Group Lactation Demonstration Purdue University Experiences With a Swedish Deep-Bedded Swine System Purdue University Performance of Pigs in a Swedish Bedded Group Lactation and Nursery System Iowa State University PDF Overall welfare assessment of pregnant sow housing systems based on interviews with experts University of Wageningen The impact of stall- or group-housing systems on the welfare of the sow during the first pregnancy French Research Swine Days Freestall Housing for Livestock Iowa State University Introduction of sows into groups Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Equipment:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Sources for Troubleshooting Equipment Iowa State University PIH-53 Flooring for Swine Purdue University The Efficacy of an Innovative Slat Material for Swine Finishing Barns Ontario Agriculture Building and equipment Kansas State University PDF Building materials and equipment for swine facilities Iowa State University Housing Facilities and Equipment Ontario Agriculture Pig Oriented Equipment Design - A Nutritionist%27s Perspective Ontario Agriculture Impact of Feeder And Drinker Designs on Pig Performance, Water Use and Manure Production University of Nebraska Wet/Dry Feeders & Manure Production - Is There a Relationship Ontario Agriculture Feeders for Weaners Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Social Facilitation of Pigs Between Pens and Feeder Design Alberta Agriculture Evaluation of Feeder Design for Growing/Finishing Pigs Alberta Agriculture Nipple Waterers for Swine Iowa State University Evaluation of Equipment on Pigs: Comparison of Selected Floor and Farrowing Crate Designs on Measures of Sow Productivity National Pork Producers Council MW8 - Swine Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract only) University of Missouri Design of a Spring-Loaded Gate Latch For Swine Breeding Facilities University of Nebraska PIH-65 Insulation for Swine Housing Purdue University Investing in Insulation for Farm Buildings Purdue University Insulation Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. Animal Structures & Equipment: Swine & Poultry Ontario Agriculture Nursery Housing:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page PIH-70 Swine Nursery Units Purdue University PIH-77 Decking for Nursery Pigs Purdue University First Stage Accommodation Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N.I. MW41 - Swine Nursery Facilities Handbook(abstract only) University of Missouri Nursery , Finishing Barns Trends and Environmental Restrictions Manitoba Agriculture Effect of Nursery Partition Design on Disease in Weaned Pigs National Pork Producers Council P72684 - 12-Litter Sow-Pig Nursery (abstract only) University of Missouri P72686 - 20-Litter Nursery (abstract only) University of Missouri Powerpoint Presentation of Housing Layout (Weaning) Purdue University Swine nursery (total slats, 150 hd capacity) University of Kentucky Construction:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Geotextile Pads University of Kentucky Construction of Swine Buildings - Trends and Restrictions Manitoba Agriculture Buying a Packaged Farm Building University of Missouri Consulting Agricultural Engineers Iowa State University Choosing and Working with a Farm Building Contractor Iowa State University Safety in swine production systems Iowa State University Electrical wiring for swine buildings Iowa State University Concrete Construction: Obtaining Quality Results University of Nebraska Quality Concrete for Swine Facilities University of Nebraska An Overview of Concrete as a Building Material University of Nebraska Electrical Systems for Agricultural Buildings (Recommended Practices) University of Nebraska Electrical Systems for Agricultural Buildings (Checklist) University of Nebraska Construction Details for Livestock Facilities Ontario Agriculture Planning:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Planning considerations for the construction of a new swine unit Iowa State University PIH-22 Combining Swine Housing Units into a System of Buildings Purdue University Parameters to Consider in Breeding Herd Facility System Development Illinois University Livestock Building - Handbooks Purdue University Livestock Building University of Minnesota Tips For Starting A New Barn Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits New Concepts Housing Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits Resources and Services for Large-Scale Swine Operations Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits Building orientation, separation distance with Natural Ventilation Purdue University Swine Housing and Equipment Handbook (abstract) University of Missouri Swine Odor - Distance and Dilution Purdue University Farmstead Planning for Efficient Swine production Purdue University The High-Investment, High-Intensity Confinement System Purdue University Building Community Support for Your Project Alberta Agriculture Living in Harmony with Neighbours Alberta Agriculture Natural Resource and Environmental Issues Related to Hog Expansion in Alberta Alberta Agriculture Livestock Expansion and Developer's Guide Alberta Agriculture Livestock Producers as Good Neighbours Alberta Agriculture Reference Guide on the Economic and Social Impact of Hog Operations in Alberta Alberta Agriculture Socio-Economic Impact Of Hog Operations In Alberta Alberta Agriculture Regulatory Options for Livestock Operations Alberta Agriculture Intensive Livestock Operations Update Alberta Agriculture General:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Repair and Maintenance of the Swine Operation North Carolina State University Special paper-Historic Barns of Iowa State University Iowa State University PDF Hooped Structures for Swine Iowa State University Hoop Structures - Research on Performance and Operation Iowa State University The Economics of Finishing Pigs in Hoop Structures and Confinement - A Winter Group Iowa State University PDF The Economics of Finishing Pigs in Hoop Structures and Confinement - A Summer Group Iowa State University PDF Performance of Barrows and Gilts in Hoop Structures and Confinement During Winter and Summer Iowa State University PDF A Two Year Summary of the Performance of Finishing Pigs in Hoop Structures and Confinement During Winter and Summer Iowa State University PDF Alternative swine housing Texas Tech University Fundamental Causes of Corrosion in Swine Buildings National Pork Producers Council Boar or Sow Shelter University of Kentucky Low cost Shelters Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits Movable Hog House (2 pens or pull together for 4 pens) University of Kentucky Portable Shade for hogs University of Kentucky M142 - Missouri Swine Enterprise Guide (abstract only) University of Missouri Swine Unit:    Building/Layout Index    Top of page Swine Building Layout Plans - Downloadable to computer North Dakota University Swine Building Layout Plans - Payment Required Purdue University AEU-6 Site Selection for Animal Housing and Waste Storage Facilities University of Minnesota Protection Distances for Sufficient Dispersion and Dilution of Odor from Swine Buildings Purdue University The Building of the PSC Elstow Research Farm Ontario Agriculture An Office for Hog Barns Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits Infrastructure and Resources for Large Swine Facilities Alberta Agriculture Bacon Bits Circular loading pen for Swine University of Kentucky Building/Layout Index        Top of page        Article Index Home Page