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The housing of sows is one of the most controversial issues of conventional pig production as there are many factors which may compromise the welfare of the animal. Growing numbers of countries are converting to loose housing for pregnant sows in the belief that it is beneficial to the pigs' welfare. Recent studies, however, comparing housing styles at different stages in the sow's reproductive...

Moving pregnant sows from individual stalls to group housing will require many changes in management and feeding practices to maintain optimal biological performance and sow welfare. Dietary energy requirements of sows may change compared with stall housing but requirements for other nutrients are not likely to change significantly. Producers may need to consider feeding requirements to support...