Nestled on 16 rolling acres, the original swine facility was opened in 1958 and has provided swine education to Pennsylvanians for decades.
Today, the swine farm keeps a herd of 65 sows and produces over 1,400 pigs a year to support teaching, extension, research, and the local community with market hogs and pork.
The swine facilities include the original 1958 multi-use building and feed manufacturing facilities, a Nebraska-style indoor finishing facility, indoor farrowing and nursery facilities, and 15 acres of year-round pasture housing for sows and boars.
The ultimate goal of this facility is to support swine education. These facilities support 8 Animal Science department classes, with predominant support for ANSC 306 Swine production and Management class and the Livestock Breeding Evaluation and Selection series. This facility also supports applied swine research through graduate and undergraduate projects, focusing on sow production and offspring growth performance. Additionally, the facilities support extension education and swine experiences for 4H, FFA, and youth livestock exhibitors across the state.
Students and producers interested in swine education should reach out to faculty and staff. We are here to support your pursuit of knowledge and experience.
Department of Animal Science
Address
439 Shortlidge Road, Room 109University Park, PA 16802
- Email AskDAS@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-1362
Department of Animal Science
Address
439 Shortlidge Road, Room 109University Park, PA 16802
- Email AskDAS@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-1362
