A 2-step nurse sow strategy

The use of 2-step nurse sows can help to overcome problems related to very large litters. Hyperprolific sows – like the DanBred ones – give birth to more piglets than they have teats for. Impact of large litters Increasing litter size is a goal of pig breeders and producers in many countries, and the economic and environmental benefits for the pig industry is generally accepted. Evidence regarding the potential implications for sow welfare, however, has been limited. Recent research at Univ