In this study a survey was conducted and revealed that Belgian pig production is likely to undergo drastic changes during the few years remaining before the 2013 deadline and the socio-economic consequences for the Belgian pork industry may be considerable. Although this survey was specific for the Belgian situation, many findings (such as concerning user satisfaction and factors which affect decision making) are clearly relevant to livestock scientists as well as pig farmers from other countries using or planning to convert to a group housing system for their gestating sows.

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