Sow teat positioner has central bar and four rounded rods and is strapped to sow to make all teats available to sucking piglets

摘要

The positioner consists of a rigid metal frame with a central lengthwise bar (1) with a pair of semi-circular rods (4) fitted across it at each end and having their outer ends connected by parallel lengthwise rods (5). The two ends (2) of the central bar are curved outwards and covered with a supple material (3), and the two lengthwise side rods (5) have curved ends for elastic ties (8) to which a fastening strap (7) is attached. The strap is fastened round the sow's middle so that the central bar (1) lies between the two rows of teats, holding them off the ground when she is lying down.