GESTATION CRATES Oaks Dairy is building a pig farm with windows; that’s the type of thing that we need to see more of in the future.” Getting it done right With announcements calling for conversion time frames in as little as five years, some worry that moving too fast cou ld have un intended consequences for sows. One processor cautioned, “It could lead to some ugly welfare situations. We need to consider longer timelines to get it done right.” Vogel agrees adding: “Don’t rush the change; it’s going production. She believes removing the shroud from how food is produced will build trust that producers are caring for animals properly; “We’ve got to get rid of objectionable things,” she affi rms, “ We need to open the doors to the public, and show things on video cameras so everyone can see. Fair to take time. This allows innovation and best practices to spread among producers. Ten to 15 years is a reasonable timeframe, and allows Vacuum Pumps and Systems 32 • Meat&Poultry • September 2012 • www.MeatPoultry.comhttp://www.buschusa.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com