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Country’s First All-Steel Swine Barn Built in South Dakota

Country’s First All-Steel Swine Barn Built in South Dakota

By Zadya Abbott

The United States’ first all-steel swine facility opened in Bradley, South Dakota the first week of July.

Most swine barns are primarily made of wood.

The Bradley facility consists of three all-steel buildings. Together the buildings can hold approximately 11,000 animals.

Eight different farming entities own the building and livestock. However, professional on-site management will be provided by Pipestone, a company dedicated to providing farmers with resources.

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