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Question 1

Pigs are kept either?

Answer 1

• Individually (only allowed for short time)
• Grouped (most)

Question 2

Type of housing for dry and mating sows?

Answer 2

Housing
* Individual (stall)
* Group pen (max. 4-6 sows)
* Large groups (bedding)

Outside

Question 3

What is the required floor area in group housing for gilts and sows?

Answer 3

• Gilts = 1.64m²
• Sows = 2.25m²

Question 4

The sides of a group pig pen must be?

Answer 4

• 2.80m
• 2.40 if there are less than 6

Question 5

When is individual housing for sows used?

Answer 5

• During service up to confirmation of gravidity (~3 weeks)

Question 6

What are the advantages of group housing of sows?

Answer 6

• More pronounced manifestation of estrus
• Higher rate of fertilisation after the first covering
• Shorter time from weaning to covering

Question 7

What are the advantages of group housing of sows?

Answer 7

• More pronounced manifestation of estrus
• Higher rate of fertilisation after the first covering
• Shorter time from weaning to covering

Question 8

What is the size of individual stalls/boxes?

Answer 8

• 60-70cm wide
• 210-255cm long (lying area is 180cm)

Question 9

Individual housing of sows in stalls requirements?

Answer 9

• Must be able to stand up at rest without touching both sides of the stall at the same time
• When lying down their snout and hinquarters must not be touching both ends of the stall at the same time
• If the stall has bars alon the top they must not touch their backs when standing
• Water and feeder must be easily accessible to them, but not prevent them from standing up, stretching or lying down
• When lying down, any contact with their neighours in stalls on either side must not result in injury

Question 10

Keeping of pregnant sows according to EU legislation?

Answer 10

• Shall be kept in groups
• From 4 weeks after serving to 1 week before farrowing

! with exception of small holdings with fewer than 10 sows!