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Hoop Structures for Other Livestock

Background

The discussion about hoop structure research begins with basic principles, which can be described in several ways. This section is designed to provide adequate background information about hoops to acquaint those who may already be familiar with more traditional forms of livestock housing.

There are two areas worth looking at: basic information and a listing of elements critical to achieving and sustaining success with hoops. Select an option from the menu above to begin; choose "Background" from the secondary navigation bar above to return to this page at any time.

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