Garth Pig Stockmanship Standards
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Farrowing Crate Sizes, Slat Sizes and Steps
Section: Stockmanship StandardsFarrowing Crate SizesAs recommended by the RSPCA and Malton
Any cross-bar at the top of a crate must be a minimum of 150 mm above the back of the sow when standing in the normal posture The escape area around a farrowing crate should be 300 mm wide (12 in) Heat mat minimum 0.6 m2 (4ft x 1.5ft) Farrowing arc should have a floor area of 4.5 m2 Slat Sizes
For slatted floors, wire mesh, metal or plastic slats are preferred in farrowing and prenursery accomodation.
Slat edges should be rounded not sharp or chipped StepsWhere a step cannot be avoided the height should be as small as possibleAs a guide: 100 mm (4 in) breeding stock or finishing pigs 50 mm (2 in) for weaners The edge of the step should be rounded
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