Anyone who has an interest in animal welfare research relating to farrowing and lactation systems for sows and piglets will be able to find relevant information here.
Crated sow welfare
Information about research demonstrating the welfare detriments to farrowing sows housed in crates.
System design criteria
How do you design suitable free farrowing accommodation to satisfy the animals’ biological needs and the stockperson?
Improving piglet survival
Information on the latest research aimed at improving piglet survival in all farrowing systems.
Nest-building research
More information on research relating to nest-building behaviour and environmental enrichment to satisfy nest-building.
Alternative system trials
Learn more about trials comparing production performance of free farrowing systems compared to conventional crates.
References and Workshop Proceedings
A full reference list of research related to all aspects of free farrowing and documentation of past free farrowing workshops.
