Room to Grow: Optimizing Space Allowance for Nursery Pigs

19/11/2024 17 min Episodio 48
Room to Grow: Optimizing Space Allowance for Nursery Pigs

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Floor space is a critical factor in swine production, often serving as a fixed cost that significantly influences overall production economics. Optimizing the use of this space can help reduce costs, by decreasing the square footage allocated per pig. Dr. Ashley Hartman, Research Coordinator with DNA Genetics and Pillen Family Farms, explores research on varying space allowances for nursery pigs to enhance efficiency and productivity.