date:Jun 06, 2014
to help the animals if the sow has problems.
For this part of the project, the scientists will select six promising hut designs on the Danish market and compare their ability to provide the optimal birthing environment for the sow and the piglets and monitoring facilities and access for the farmer.
Better conditions for the animals will improve animal welfare, the farmers economy and boost the integrity of organic pig production vis--vis the consumers, said Lene Juul Pedersen.
The four-year