Application of the sow body condition calliper

To assess sow body condition accurately, it is helpful to have tools that do not rely on the human eye and are not subjective. In that context, a sow body condition calliper can help take the subjectivity out of visual and manual scoring and enable producers to optimise feed costs and maximise sow welfare. Proper management of sow body condition is essential to prevent over-conditioned and under-conditioned sows. Preventing over-conditioned sows decreases gestation feed costs, improves reprod