Climate, design and animal behaviour are inextricably linked

When most people think of a pigsty, they probably imagine a simple room with feed and room for the animals to grow. But how complex are the needs of pigs in reality? Modern pig production reveals that it is about much more than just square metres and feeders. It is an advanced science that intertwines animal psychology, climate control and intelligent design to create optimal conditions, writes pig housing and welfare expert Dr Vivi Aarestrup Moustsen. The perfect barn is not just a house for