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Water quality in pigs
Dimension and design of the gestation unit
The gestation unit is basically a parking unit where sows should be kept comfortable to allow the pregnancy to develop
Dimension and design of the mating and control unit
The mating and control unit is one of the most important elements of a sow unit. Thus, it must facilitate a high pregnancy rate, high number of piglets, uniform body condition, sow longevity and a low return rate.
Pig production in Russia
Dimension and design of the finisher unit
Trials have shown that a group size of 15-25 pigs per pen is ideal and it also coincides with the capacity of most feeders on the market.
Dimension and design of the weaner unit
Danish trials indicate that pen shape should be rectangular with a 2:1 length:width ratio, which accommodates activities such as resting, eating, defecating as well as social activities.
Basic needs of the growing pig
For the animals to be comfortable it is important to know their needs. The more needs that we can fulfill the more productive the animal will be.
Dimension and design of facilities for pigs
The planning of a new pig unit or remodelling of an existing one starts with the biological assumptions for the production that is going to take place in the unit.