Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

A Comparison of Alternative Winter Farrowing Systems

Authors: Mark S. Honeyman (Iowa State University) , Randy Breach (Iowa State University) , Lyle T. Rossiter (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Niche pork markets have expanded rapidly. Many of the niche pork markets are seasonally short of pigs born in the winter months. The purpose of this demonstration was to compare two alternative winter farrowing systems that meet niche pork production criteria.

Keywords: Animal Science

How to Cite: Honeyman, M. S. , Breach, R. & Rossiter, L. T. (2008) “A Comparison of Alternative Winter Farrowing Systems”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2007(1).