The great crate debate - are there other options at farrowing?
By Jane Jordan, ThePigSite Editor. Welfare is now a key component of EU pig production and as a consequence the systems used to rear pigs are continually under review. The farrowing crate is a contentious tool when it comes to welfare, but few systems can match its success in terms of reliability, efficiency and to some extent producer peace of mind when taking care of young piglets.
6 August 2007
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