Category: Facilities and Equipment

• 1.1 Design Factors
• 1.2 Pumping Plant Selection
• 1.3 Types of Pumps
• 1.4 Selecting the Distribution System
• 1.5 Sizing Distribution Lines
• 1.6 Summary
• 1.7 Pump selection
• 1.8 Related Publication:

Authors:
Conrad B. Gilbertson, USDA-ARS, Lincoln, Nebraska;
Paul E. Fischbach, University of Nebraska;
Ronald E. Hermanson, Washington State University;
Stewart W. Melvin, lowa State University;
John M. Sweeten, Texas A&M University …

• 1.1 Scraper Characteristics and Operation
• 1.2 Scraper System Components
• 1.3 Discharge Pits and Waste Removal
• 1.4 Safety Precautions
• 1.5 Emergency Operations

Originally published as PIH-105.

Authors:
Dale Vanderholm, University of Nebraska;
Stewart MeIvin, Iowa State University

Reviewers:
Lynn Cole, Mt. Blanchard, Ohio;
Mike Kula, Gettysburg, South Dakota;
Arthur W. Selders, West Virginia University;
Larry Stewart, University of Maryland

Scraper …

• 1.1 Scraper Systems
• 1.2 Scraper System Components
• 1.3 Gravity Drain Gutter Systems
• 1.4 Manure Transfer Systems
• 1.5 Safety
• 1.6 References

Originally published as PIH-95.

Authors:
Don D. Jones, Purdue University

Reviewers:
Eldridge Collins, Jr., Virginia Tech;
Doug Hamilton, Oklahoma State University;
Jay Harmon, Iowa State University;
Larry Jacobson, University of Minnesota

Research has shown and field experience has verified …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Ojectives
• 1.3 Background
• 1.4 Considerations for choosing optimum group size
• 1.5 Effect of group size on growth performance
• 1.6 Health and welfare
• 1.7 Facility design and management
• 1.8 Economics of group size
• 1.9 Summary
• 1.10 Literature Cited

Authors:
Mike Ellis, University of Illinois;
Jake DeDecker, University of Illinois

Reviewers:
Kenneth Kephart, Penn State University;
Mike Brumm, …

• 1.1 Heat Recovery Process
• 1.2 Deciding on a Heat Exchanger
• 1.3 Selecting a Heat Exchanger
• 1.4 Compatibility with Ventilation Systems
• 1.5 Cleanability and Durability
• 1.6 Summary

Originally published as PIH-124.

Authors:
Larry D. Jacobson, University of Minnesota;
Martin L. Hellickson, Oregon State University;
Jay D. Harmon, Iowa State University

Reviewers:
Maynard Hogberg, Michigan State University;
Palmer Holden, Iowa State …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 What is a Hoop Structure?
• 1.3 Advantages
• 1.4 Disadvantages
• 1.5 Planning and Managing the Structure
• 1.6 Planning Details
• 1.7 Environment and Ventilation
• 1.8 Ridge and Sidewall Openings
• 1.9 Endwall Ventilation
• 1.10 Cooling
• 1.11 Feed and Water
• 1.12 Managing the Pigs
• 1.13 Managing Solid Manure
• 1.14 Removing Solid Manure
• 1.15 Bedding
• 1.16 Storing Solid Manure
• 1.17 Budget

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• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 The Basic Decision
• 1.4 Space Allowance and Codes of Practice
• 1.5 Current Production Density
• 1.6 Pigs per Social Group
• 1.7 Interaction of Nursery and Grow-Finish Space Allocation
• 1.8 Interaction of Sex and Grow-Finish Space Allocation
• 1.9 Season Effect of Space Allocation
• 1.10 Space Allowance and Behavior
• 1.11 The Economic Decision
  • 1.11.1 Feeding by Sex

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Authors: LaVerne E. Stetson, Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS, Lincoln, Nebraska; Eldridge R. Collins, Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gerald R. Bodman, University of Nebraska

Reviewers: Richard A. Peterson, Northeast Agriculture Technology Corp, Ithaca, NY; Greg Stark, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Introduction

Proper design and installation of swine facility electrical systems are crucial to …

Originally published as PIH-28.

Authors:
Gilbert R. Hollis, Texas A & M University;
L. Bynum Driggers, North Carolina State University;
Arthur J. Muehling, University of Illinois;
G. R. Carlisle, University of Illinois

Reviewers:
William H. Friday, Purdue University;
Tom High, Auburn University;
Ken VanGilst, Oskaloosa, lowa

A major concern in a swine production system is proper management of the pregnant …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Critical Design Factors: Comfort
• 1.3 Protection
• 1.4 Sanitation
• 1.5 Management
• 1.6 General Decisions: Permanent or Portable Buildings
• 1.7 Site Location
• 1.8 Crates or Pens
• 1.9 Solid or Slotted Floors
• 1.10 Farrowing Arrangement
• 1.11 Manure Management
• 1.12 Floor Level or Raised Crates
• 1.13 Rodent and Bird Control
• 1.14 Service Area
• 1.15 Environmental Control
• 1.16 Heated Units
• 1.17

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• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 The Adaptability of the Pig
• 1.3 What Constitutes the Pig’s Thermal Environment?
• 1.4 What Is an Optimum Thermal Environment for Pigs?
• 1.5 Measurements to Assess the Thermal Environment
• 1.6 The Effective Environment of the Pig
• 1.7 Defining Cold and Heat Stress
• 1.8 Recognizing and Controlling Cold Stress
• 1.9 Recognizing and Controlling Heat Stress
• 1.10 The Economics

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