Best practices in Denmark’s swine breeding units

17-01-2014 | | |
An intelligent canopy in action. In case the light is out, the system sensor (next to the light on top) registers sufficient piglet body temperatures.
An intelligent canopy in action. In case the light is out, the system sensor (next to the light on top) registers sufficient piglet body temperatures.
There are major changes ahead in the area of breeding and farrowing as the demand for larger litters and more efficiency grows. Where better to search for the latest ?developments than at the home of large litters – Denmark… Several researchers explain. By Roger Abbott   A mix of prosperity, legislation, welfare groups, environmentalists and a high pig density have made Denmark a country that is ahead of the game when it comes to innovations and trends in pig farming. For that reason it


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