Improving sow and piglet welfare from prepartum to weaning
Author: Todd, Amanda
Published: 2018
Description: Discusses housing conditions that can be used to improve welfare of both sows and piglets
Essay Tag: piglet survival
Farrowing Systems for Sows: Are Farrowing Crates really the Best Way?
Farrowing Systems for Sows: Are Farrowing Crates really the Best Way?
Author: Fernando, Nichelle
Published: 2015
Description: Some studies suggest that free-housing systems may allow sows to achieve higher rates of piglet survival.