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1Intensive pig farming — Intensive piggeries (or hog lots) are a type of factory farm specialized for the raising of domestic pigs up to slaughter weight. In this system of pig production, grower pigs are housed indoors in group housing or straw lined sheds, whilst… …
2Gestation crate — A gestation crate, also known as a sow stall, is a 7 ft by 2 ft [Reun, P.D.; Dial G.D.; Polson, D.D.; and Marsh W.E. Breeding and gestation facilities for swine: matching biology to facility design, The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food… …
3farm building — ▪ agriculture Introduction any of the structures used in farming operations, which may include buildings to house families and workers, as well as livestock, machinery, and crops. The basic unit of commercial agricultural operation,… …
4Industrial agriculture (animals) — Industrial animal agriculture is a modern form of intensive farming that refers to the industrialized production of livestock, including cattle, poultry (in battery farms ) and fish. Most of the meat, dairy and eggs available in supermarkets are… …
