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Ec83-219 1983 Nebraska Swine Report, J. D. Crenshaw, E. R. Peo Jr., R. D. Fritschen, Roy L. Carlson, Rodger K. Johnson, William Ahlschwede, Robert M. Timm, Murray Danielson, J. B. Campbell, Gary L. Asche, Austin J. Lewis, A. D. Flowerday, Warren William Sahs, M. C. Brumm, J. A. Deshazer, Douglas G. Overhults, Roger J. Kittok, J. E. Kinder, Temple Grandin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 1983 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating departments for use in the Extension and Teaching programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Authors from the following areas contributed to this publication: Swine Nutrition, swine diseases, pathology, economics, engineering, swine breeding, meats, agronomy, and diagnostic laboratory. It covers the following areas: breeding, disease control, feeding, nutrition, economics, housing and meats.

G83-651 Nebraska's Solar Heated Modified-Open-Front Swine Nursery, Michael F. Kocher, Gerald R. Bodman, C.J. Kisling-Crouch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the design features of this unique swine nursery, including ventilation, heating and energy conservation factors, and manure handling systems.

A warm environment is essential for young pigs. High fuel costs and the practice of heating entire buildings brought about the design and testing of solar heated nurseries on several farms.