22 piglets at one sow and it is no problem

Modern genetics have created hyperprolific sows, which regularly have litters with more piglets than teats. The result: relatively high mortality figures amongst piglets and often a puzzle of how to get every piglet that lives all the way to weaning. A simple solution might help overcome that. Imagine a lactating sow having 22 piglets. Madness, you say? Or will you respond by saying something like – that will lead to many piglets being crushed. Nothing of the sort – 22 is perfectly well pos