Executive order says sows must be able to walk loose, except for a short period when the risk of piglets being crushed is ...

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 ...

A ban on using farrowing crates on UK pig farms has been called for by a number of non-government organisations in recent years. Although there are no imminent plans to change leglislation, the ...

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, ...