Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Comparison of Alternative Winter Farrowing Techniques on Four Niman Ranch Cooperating Farms in Southern Minnesota

Authors: David Serfling (Iowa State University) , Mark S. Honeyman (Iowa State University) , Jay D. Harmon (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Swine farmers interested in enrolling in the growing niche markets for alternatively-reared pigs must usually farrow during the winter. The niche markets have a shortage of winter-born pigs because it is the most difficult time to meet the standards of no farrowing crates, use of bedding, and no antibiotics. The purpose of this study is to document alternative winter farrowing on four farms in southern Minnesota.

Keywords: Animal Science, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering

How to Cite: Serfling, D. , Honeyman, M. S. & Harmon, J. D. (2006) “Comparison of Alternative Winter Farrowing Techniques on Four Niman Ranch Cooperating Farms in Southern Minnesota”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2005(1).