Patent ID: 6116190
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
In combination:a first pig farrowing crate including a generally rectangular first sow pen having first and second ends and first and second sides with a creep area at said second side of said first sow pen;a second pig farrowing crate including a generally rectangular second sow pen having first and second ends and first and second sides with a creep area at said first side of said second sow pen;said second side of said first sow pen being adjacent to said first side of said second sow pen;an upstanding divider panel positioned between said second side of said first sow pen and said first side of said second sow pen;a heat lamp positioned above said divider panel; anda heat shield positioned between said heat lamp and said divider panel;said heat lamp directing heat downwardly into both of said creep areas.