Sow pen options for smaller grourps

摘要

A variety of options have been produced for the loose housing of pregnant sows in relatively small groups from 4 weeks after mating. In the countries of the European Union it is now required that any new dry-sow housing must have all pregnant sows and gilts in groups from 4 weeks after mating until one week before farrowing. Existing accommodation for pregnancy must conform to the same rules as from January 2013. Several loose-housing options are available to producers.