Multi site pig production

This work describes the most profound changes that have occured in swine production methodology in many years. It covers the evolution, advantages, pitfalls and practical application of modern-day multi-site pig production. It explains and illustrates the various types of multi-site rearing systems and their design and includes the decisions owners and managers needs to make in planning and constructing a multi-site system.

Introduction. Multi-site rearing systems. Exclusion and elimination of microbes. Immunity, pig performance, and the emergence of disease. Control of common infectious swine diseases. Policy decisions and opportunities for owners and senior management. Management of multi-site rearing systems. Breeding stock production. Standardized nomenclature, alphanumeric notation and diagrams. Future rearing systems and facilities.