Today, the student-run herd consists of about 30 sows. It houses mainly purebred sows, including Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire and Chester White, Rozeboom said. The swine unit has shifted its focus to teaching and raising mainly show pigs. U of M students, along with young people involved in 4-H and FFA, learn management, nutrition, welfare, selection and evaluation skills. “We keep pure breeds out there so students see different breeds and learn about their different strengths and weaknesses,” Rozeboom said.
Today, the student-run herd consists of about 30 sows. It houses mainly purebred sows, including Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire and Chester White, Rozeboom said. The swine unit has shifted its focus to teaching and raising mainly show pigs. U of M students, along with young people involved in 4-H and FFA, learn management, nutrition, welfare, selection and evaluation skills. “We keep pure breeds out there so students see different breeds and learn about their different strengths and weaknesses,” Rozeboom said.
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