Farmers interested in adopting free farrowing systems should take a look at our check-list of things to consider when making changes to farrowing accommodation.
They can also learn more about managing sows and piglets in these systems and the economics of free farrowing, including an interactive economic model simulation that lets you cost a system based on your farm.
Free farrowing checklist
Take a look at our check-list of top-level things to consider when making changes or additions.
Pen design: pre-build checklist
Considering new pens? Work through our pre-build checklist to help optimise your design for the animals and the staff.
Free farrowing husbandry
Farmers working in free farrowing systems share tips on managing loose sows and achieving maximum piglet survival.
Free farrowing economics
Workout the costs for your farm of installing a new alternative farrowing system with our interactive model.
Good practice
More farmers are working with loose-housed sows during farrowing and lactation. Here we share some good practice approaches.
