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 three areas worth looking at: basic information, side-by-side comparisons between hoops and traditional housing, and straightforward acknowledgment of elements critical to achieving and sustaining success with hoops. Select an option from the menu above to begin; choose "Background" from the primary navigation bar above to return to this page at any time.