Abstract
A new design for an intensive hog finishing operation is presented. The "maze deconfinement" system consists of 4-walled concrete pens arranged in a T-maze within a confinement building designed to utilize solar energy. In addition to low cost and efficient energy use, the system has the following advantages: higher feed conversion rate; less fighting among and injuries to hogs; some freedom for hogs to exercise and explore; decreased labor. The system has been used on the author's farm since the end of 1976.
Recommended Citation
Hehring, Arthur
(1981)
"One Answer to the Confinement Pig Problem,"
International Journal for the Study of Animal Problems: Vol. 2:
No.
5, Article 14.
Available at:
https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/ijsap/vol2/iss5/14