FOR GESTATION CRATES

REASONS WHY

• The crates ensure that the piglets will get the proper nutrients at all times.
• Piglets are less likely to get trampled by the mother.
• The crates reduce aggression between pregnant sows.
• Improves farmers ability to manage the pigs individually.

WHY ARE THEY USED

• Crates have been used to reduce the number of pigs which are accidentally laid or stepped on.
• They have a cooler area for the sow and a warmer area for the young pigs
• The floors are designed to keep the pigs dry which reduces the risk of spreading diseases
• Also it gives the pork producers the ability to assist the sow during the birth process of the pigs.

HISTORY OF CRATES

• They were commonly used in the 1980s
• Sows are kept in crates 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days.
• 60-70% of the U.S. Use gestation crates.
• Over 40 states use gestation crates

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THESE ARE NOT GESTATION CRATES

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SOURCES

• Http://Ansc.purdue.edu
• Http://nebraska.farmersgotomarket.com
• Http://www.depts.ttu.edu
• Google images
• www.humanesociety.org