Tag: postural changes

Sow postural changes, responsiveness towards piglet screams and their impact on piglet mortality in pens and crates

Free farrowing pens (pens) improve the welfare of sows, but may increase sow activity and negatively influence piglet production. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of pens and crates on sow postural changes, piglet trapping, sow responses towards piglet screams, piglet mortality, and piglet body weight […]