Page 3 of articles about farrowing room

Understanding the farrowing process and recognizing the signs for the different stages of birth, help us to develop management plans to improve the likelihood for live born piglets.

The ban on the use of zinc oxide starting June 2022 makes it necessary to review and improve many aspects of weaning, especially in its early stages. With Alberto García and Chretien Gielen we address key management points for successful weaning without the use of zinc oxide.

We describe the main alternative systems to farrowing crates for sows, from zero confinement to temporary restraint.

We spoke with Alberto Garcia (Inga Food SA, Spain) and Chretien Gielen (De Varkenspraktijk, The Netherlands), to discuss aspects related to weaning management and conditions.

We can place the weakest piglets from each litter to dry out and warm up in this incubator while we tend to the next sows.

Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?

The incidence and distribution of small litters and factors affecting the number of piglets born alive on swine farms.

Confinement is strongly criticised by public opinion and the industry is moving towards innovative housing of lactating sows.

Do you know which feeding system best fits your needs? This article describes and compares the systems that have been implemented in the last years: feeding ball, dry and wet feeding systems.