Jen-Yun Chou – This is Part 1 of the ‘Barn Insights Series’, which focuses on practical solutions to group sow housing. In this first part, Jen-Yun describes her visit to Marcel Egli’s sow barn in Ontario. They use a system with individual feeding stalls and a large common area bedded with straw. They feed four times per day and also provide hay bailage to the sows. Key ingredients for success include sufficient space, adequate nutrition, right environment and good people.
Finding balance: What is good for the animals is good for production (full article)
