Pig Environment Problems

Authors: Paul Smith and Hugh Crabtree
Although this is a technical publication, it is written for students and professionals who choose to operate at the 'sharp end' and want to understand and enjoy pigs and enhance pig comfort with the help of applied science.

The book aims to identify best advice, best practice and best products for the specialized pig environment. It nurtures an attitude of continuous improvement that will not only better the lot of pigs and pig people but also increase the likelihood of improved consumer satisfaction and sustained profitability.

Availability: In Print
Publication date: January 2005
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Extent: 166 pp. (approx.)
ISBN: 1-897676-18-2

Book Contents

Consumer demands
Quality assurance
Impact of pig environment on pig health and farm-workers
Planning constraints and nuisance issues
Biological characteristics of the pig and pig behaviour
Temperature and air speed
Dust and noxious gases
Maximum and minimum ventilation rates
Pig housing
Review of ventilation systems
Equipment testing and maintenance
Building materials including floors and insulation
Prefabrication
Electrical equipment
Trouble shooting
Case histories of new and modified buildings
Cost benefit analysis
Real-time monitoring
Future trends in pig housing
Index