Wireless sow feeding in the farrowing room

Dry sows these days can be tracked and traced very well. Whether they are in groups or in stalls, it does not matter, as data about their behaviour and feeding patterns are available. But how is this with lactating sows? Using a computerised approach in the farrowing barn is quickly catching on, as this UK example shows.     It’s not that long ago that pig farmers relied on meetings, company mail shots, visits to other farms or simply word of mouth to keep abreast of new trends