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J. Anim Sci. 1968. 27:1303-1306.
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Versatile Swine Laboratory Apparatus for Physiologic and Metabolic Studies

Jerome C. Pekas1,

U. S. Department of Agriculture3

Abstract

The design of a versatile metabolism apparatus for swine in the research laboratory is described, and the application of the apparatus is discussed. The main features of the apparatus are as follows: (1) It is constructed entirely of stainless steel, steel and acrylic plastic: (2) It is easily moved from room to room; (3) It is adjustable to accommodate pigs between 23 and 100 kg. bodyweight; (4) It provides convenient access to almost every anatomic region of the pig. Accessory equipment described includes an exercise pen and a moveable floor ramp for animals to walk into and out of the apparatus.

Footnotes

1 The author wishes to acknowledge the services of John Torgerson for preparing the construction drawings of the iaboratory apparatus.

2 Detailed plans of the metabolism apparatus are available from the author.

3 Metabolism and Radiation Research Laboratory, Animal Husbandry Research Division, A.R.S., Fargo, North Dakota 58102.






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