Johnson: Batch farrowing shows benefits
Sep 30, 2021Susan Spiegel
Disease challenges eat into time and profits, and are all too common on US pig farms. That is one reason some producers are switching to batch farrowing as a way to break the disease cycle.
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Deen: Batch farrowing requires ‘different mindset’
Dec 16, 2020Susan Spiegel
It appears batch farrowing is making a comeback, according to John Deen, DVM, PhD, distinguished global professor at the University of Minnesota.
Batch farrowing makes a comeback on small- to medium-sized sow farms
Apr 22, 2020Susan Spiegel
The practice of farrowing sows in groups and not continuously is making a reappearance as small- to medium-sized sow farms seek ways to stay competitive.
Batch farrowing offers smaller sow farms improved disease control
Apr 04, 2018Susan Spiegel
Independent sow farms grouped together and using batch farrowing may be able to capture the same health advantages as a 5,000-sow farm with all-in, all-out production.
