Traditional farrowing crates are used in the pig industry as they give piglets the best chance of survival. However the supermarket drive to increase pig welfare in indoor systems could see them ...

WASECA, Minn. -- A Farrowing Management course for pork producers, unit managers and employees will be held Feb. 10-11 at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. The course is designed ...

Uncertainty remains about potential new farrowing system regulations requiring the industry to switch from conventional to flexible farrowing systems. These provide ...

Lower piglet mortality is the goal when Norwegian researchers study the conditions of perky newborn piglets and their mothers. Several countries aim to reduce the loss of piglets using a system in ...

WASECA, Minn. -- A four-session educational program on farrowing management practices is planned Feb. 12, 19 and 26, and March 3 at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center, ...

The hut temperature in outdoor pig production during summer can exceed the upper critical temperature of lactating sows. Therefore, sows may experience hyperthermia, a condition which has several ...