Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Composting Swine Mortalities at Allee Farm: Lessons Learned

Author: Kris Kohl (Iowa State University)

Abstract

It is common to lose 10 to 15% of the newborn pigs during pasture farrowing season. Common losses during growing and finishing range from 2% to 4%. Our on-farm demonstration utilized an abandoned swine building to compost the year;s losses.

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How to Cite: Kohl, K. (2001) “Composting Swine Mortalities at Allee Farm: Lessons Learned”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2000(1).