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๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐!This time we highlight the Good Practice โLoose Lactation & Piglet Comminglingโ, from the topic Ban of Cages.
In this video, Jason McGrath, farmer and co-owner of Ashleigh Farms in Ireland, explains how their good practice involves the use of 6.5 mยฒ lactation pens with farrowing crates that are opened between day 4 and day 7, allowing sows more freedom of movement. Piglets are allowed to co-mingle from 20 days of age and are weaned at 28 days.
This approach supports piglet socialization and reduces stress at weaning. Watch the full videopill now!