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A farrowing shed
Sows are moved to farrowing crates a week before they give birth then confined for up to six weeks while they nurse their piglets. Farrowing crates allow enough room for a sow to stand up, lie down and take one or two small steps forward and backwards, without turning around.
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Published: | Mon 3 Jun 2024 by Farm Transparency Project |
Captured/filmed: | 2024 |
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Country: | Australia |
Location: | EcoPiggery, Leitchville, Victoria, Australia ) |