Farrowing crate

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1996-07-11

1998-09-22

Burr, Edgar S.

Animal husbandry

Confining or housing

Pen or rack

A01K 102

Patent

active

058099379

ABSTRACT:
A farrowing crate is disclosed. The farrowing crate includes an end support and an opposed end support. Back and front portions extend therebetween. Back and front portions includes top and bottom rails and a plurality of bowed bars extending therebetween. Back and front portions include an arcuate section and a straight longitudinal section. The curvature of the bowed bars vary along the length of the back and front portions. The curvature of bowed bars increases as they approach the arcuate section. The curvature of bowed bars decreases as they approach support members. The farrowing crate of the present invention provides enough space for the sow to turn around 360.degree., this allows the sow to visually monitor her piglets in all directions and allows her to change posture more easily. The farrowing crate provides adequate room for the sow to stand and lie down comfortably when she is aligned along the diagonal.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3509854 (1970-05-01), Osbahr
Parfet and Gonyou, "Directing the Teat-Seeking Behavior of Newbor Piglets: Use of sloped floors and curved Corners in the Design of Farrowing Units," Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 25, pp. 71-84, Sep. 1989.
Lou and Hurnik, "An Ellipsoid Farrowing Crate: Its Ergonomical Design and effects on Pig Productivity," Journal of Animal Science, pp. 2610-2615, Oct. 1994.

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