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Table 2 Recommended measures of traditional farrowing pens

From: Loose housing of sows – current systems

  Farrowing crate Farrowing pen Covered creep area
Width Min. 90 cm Min. 180 cm 0.8 m2
Length Min. 210 cm Min. 270 cm (min. 210 cm from edge of trough to back gate)  
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Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica

ISSN: 1751-0147