Retrofitting a sow barn – 8 ideas to consider

Outside Europe, an increasing number of sow farms are switching to group housing for gestating sows. Retrofitting is an option, yet it is a long-term investment. Affordable options may not always be the best in the long run. What needs to be considered? GESTATION Consumers and defense groups have put pressure on governments – such as in Europe, Canada and California – and on producers’ associations to implement rules to enhance animal welfare. In swine production, the most significant cha