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Hoop Structures for Other Livestock

Summary

Hoop barns can be used successfully for raising sheep, horses, ostriches and other ratites, though they have traditionally been used for swine. The basics of hoop structure design for other livestock is similar to the structures for swine. Different animals have different requirements for their living environments. The following information is aimed at directing attention and consideration for these animals in order to help distinguish their hoop structure needs from those of more traditionally hoop-housed livestock.