Improved farrowing pens can save piglets
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Lower piglet mortality is the goal when Norwegian researchers study the conditions of perky newborn piglets and their mothers. Several countries aim to reduce the loss of piglets using a system in which the sow can move around freely. The Norwegian researchers are experimenting with open pens with an activity area and a nest area.