Making the move to batch farrowing: Dealing with disease, artificiaf insemination and the need for larger groups of weaners have made batch farrowing a good option

摘要

BORROWING disease response strategies from the feather industry and marketing concepts from the beef industry, batch farrowing is enjoying a resurgence in Ontario. And this time says OMAFRA swine-sow nursery specialist Ed Barrie, producers are betterprepared to handle the organizational requirements of the practice and make the system work. Those who have made the switch say they've successfully battled persistent disease and their hogs are healthier and a more consistent size at the end of the growing cycle.