February 28, 2020
Considerations for Large Group Housing of Finishing Pigs
Many questions have been asked about facility design and management of grower/finisher hogs in large groups. This document provides a practical evaluation of the raising of finisher hogs in large groups and encourages further evaluation of the appropriateness of this housing and management strategy for swine production. Finishing pigs in large groups provides good results in the many weight categories of production. By using a one-way gate and a weigh scale, the pigs will sort themselves daily into categories that are programmed into the scale. A good facility design with good equipment will:
- Reduce labour associated with weighing pigs
- Increase the number of pigs marketed in the ideal weight range
- Reduce overall production/operating costs
- Enhance animal welfare
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