The Design and Operation of Metabolism Units for Nutritional Studies with Swine

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A description is presented of the design and operation of adjustable metabolism units which are adaptable for use in balance studies with barrows or gilts. The width of the stall and the length may be readily adjusted to the size of the animal. The animal is successfully restricted to the desired area by means of these adjustments and a hot wire arrangement from an electric fence unit. A drawer-type combination feed box and watering unit attached below floor level minimizes contamination of excreta with feed and water. A removable panel in one side of the stand and a swine immobilizer unit attachment facilitates bleeding or dosing of the animal without the necessity of removing it from the stall. Copyright © . .

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