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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 71, Issue 5 1339-1344, Copyright © 1993 by American Society of Animal Science

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Evaluation of housing systems for sows

L. A. den Hartog, G. B. Backus and H. M. Vermeer
Research Institute for Pig Husbandry, Rosmalen, The Netherlands.

Housing systems of sows have to meet the requirements of the sow and the requirements of the producer. Criteria that have to be taken into account are productivity, labor input and management, welfare and health, and economy. Different housing systems for sows are described with respect to these criteria.


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