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Articles & Whitepapers
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Lighting for Farrowing Shed - Case Study
Each pig production phase has different demands that require different lamps in different lighting intensities. The light should suit the phase in pig production and the type of pig house. Take the farrowing house as an example, offering optimal 200-300lx light intensity on the ground and 8-16 light hours can promote piglets and sow lactation, resulting in higher weaning weights. Also an ...
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Farrowing feeding for sow production: What to consider to improve profitability and productivity
Feeding a Farrowing Sow: What Should we Consider? From feeder costs to feed palatability, here are some of the hot topics to think about when you are choosing the right sow feeding system for your ...
News
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Piglet Health Starts with the Sow
To ensure growth and support the development of the gut’s ability to absorb and utilize feed, pig producers use highly digestible protein for piglets. A healthy gut equals a sound immune system which the piglets need when they no longer ...
Equipment & Solutions
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Farrowing Pen
The Vissing Agro farrowing crate is designed to give the sow and the piglets enough space during the whole lactating period. The wings with the bended fingers are supporting on the whole back and give the piglets a good access to the sow. The penning is made from light plastic board profiles and together with the special brackets for the rear plate it’s easy to protect the cleaning gap ...