date:Jun 06, 2014
aring and testing specific breeding targets for organic sows, whereby sows for example will produce smaller litters, but just as many or more will survive to the weaning stage. This part of the project will take place in dialogue and cooperation with the organic pig producers.
Better Huts
The proper environment for birthing is also important. Organic sows give birth in huts in a field where it is not as easy as in a conventional farrowing pen for the farmer to monitor the births or to get in