4 key lessons for managing large litters

Hyperprolific sows are generating many offspring, but increasingly the question is: how to manage them all, and how to make sure the vast majority reach weaning in good health. In Denmark, veterinary practitioners have been documenting best practices (how to deal with large litters). Since the number of liveborn pigs per litter in Danish pig production has been increasing year on year, optimised management routines are necessary to keep piglet mortality low and herd health status high. Accor