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Evaluating Confinement vs. Alternative Swine Production Systems for Optimal Pig Welfare

This article explores the comparative efficacy of confinement versus alternative swine production systems, focusing on the welfare of pigs, economic viability, and environmental impacts. Data from multiple studies highlight the benefits of hoop structures and pasture farrowing, emphasizing improved animal welfare and growth performance. With insights from research at Iowa State University and University of Missouri Extension, this analysis serves as a valuable resource for farmers considering the most suitable swine production practices.

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Evaluating Confinement vs. Alternative Swine Production Systems for Optimal Pig Welfare

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  1. Confinement vs Alternative Swine Production Alternative Confinement Ryan Davison, Jake Klaver, Greg Schmitt, Liz Schrage, Brad Schulte Sources: *Brewer, Clarence, James Kliebenstein, Mark Honeyman, and Arlie Penner. Cost of Finishing Pigs in Hoop and Confinement Facilities. 29 Nov. 2009 http://www.ipic.iastate.edu/reports/99swinereports/asl-1686.pdf.*Duffy, Mike. Hoops for swine: A good choice for beginning farmers?. June 1997. 23 Nov. 2009 http://www.extension.iastate.edu/ agdm/articles/duffy/DuffyJune97.htm. *Gardner, Jennifer. “The Welfare of Pigs: Review of Recent Literature.” Guelph University.1999. http://www.prairieswine.usask.ca/porkinsight/welfare_issues/pdf/pigs.pdf. *Halverson, Marlene. “Animal Welfare and Environmental Issues.” Future Trends in Animal Agriculture. Pg. 37-41.17 Sept. 2003. http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/FTAAProceedings/sharingcosts.pdf.*Honeyman, M. Morrical, J.R. “Serial Scanning of Pigs in Bedded Hoop and Confinement Buildings During Summer and Winter for Growth, Loin Muscle Area, and Backfat: A Progress Report.” Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005.* Honeyman, M. S., and J. D. Harmon. "Journal of Animal Science." Performance of finishing pigs in hoop structures and confinement during winter and summer 1663rd ser. 81.7 (2003): 1663-670. Print.*Kleinschmit, Martin. Letting Pigs Be Pigs: Building a Better Hog Operation. Ed. Rebecca S. Kilde. 24 Nov. 2009 http://agmarketing.extension.psu.edu/begfrmrs/OptStratSmlFrms/ AltProdPractices/ LetPigsBePigs.pdf.*Kliebenstein, James, John D. Lawrence, and Michael Duffy. “Dollars and Scents.” Economics of the Production Industry. 24 Nov. 2009 http://www.econ.iastate.edu/outreach/agriculture/ livestock/ pork/dollars_and_scents/ chapter4/introduction.html#system. *Lammers, P. J., M. S. Honeyman, J. W. Mabry, and J. D. Harmon. "Performance of gestating sows in bedded hoop barns and confinement stalls." Journal of Animal Science 1311th ser. 85.5 (2007): 1311-317. Print *“Pasture Farrowing.” Port-A-Hut, Inc. 2003. 29 Nov. 2009 http://www.port-a-hut.com/pasture-farrowing.cfm. *University of Missouri Extension. Study shows moving pigs inside has huge benefit. COLUMBIA: University of Missouri Extension, 2009. Print.

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