Feb 27

Question 1

Advantages of gestation stalls

Answer 1

• efficient in terms of space
• reduce aggression
• allow individual feeding
• facilitate veterinary care
• hygienic
• safe for humans

Question 2

Disadvantages of gestation stalls

Answer 2

• lack of space to move, turn around and perform natural behaviours
• lack of exercise
• lack of social contacts
• sow may be stressed by aggressive neighbour
• increases stress
• causes boredom and frustation