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Model BD - Free-Movement Farrowing Pen
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To fulfil special requirements regarding animal welfare, the farrowing pen is also available as free-movement pen. It includes a maternity bed for the sow, a piglet nest/heated resting area, flooring and the pen partition. The maternity bed can be closed shortly before the expected farrowing date and during farrowing, which lowers the risk of piglets being crushed. This allows the farm staff to remain up-to-date with the farrowing and ensure the piglets‘ protection. The maternity bed is opened after farrowing to provide ample room of movement for the sow.
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- minimum pen dimensions 2 x 2.6 m → 2.5 m2 space for the sow;
- removable 4-leg maternity bed provides ample freedom of movement for the sow → animal-friendly housing;
- restraining of the sow close to the due date reduces the risk of piglet losses;
- specially designed door of the maternity bed allows the farm staff to provide easy assistance during farrowing;
- well thought-out design → easy to open and to close;
- side part of the maternity bed also acts as sudden-descent restrainer → piglet protection;
- piglet nest can be positioned close to the sow‘s head → better eye contact between the sow and the piglets;
- floor system can be laid out flexibly.