Strip grazing farrowing paddocks
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The original objective of this
The original objective of this project was to investigate whether strip grazing farrowing paddocks, through moving individual farrowing pens onto fresh ground for each litter, would contribute to improved performance.
This was proposed as most outdoor units see a production boost when they move onto fresh sites, and the strip grazing system would theoretically mimic this benefit on a longer-term basis.
Some of the benefits from this system include reduced wind and soil erosion (on what is a sandy and exposed site), along with controlled traffic management, which helps to maintain the soil structure across the site.
In terms of production benefits, there has been a noticeable improvement to piglet health, from farrowing through to the weaner stage. It is believed this is due to the reduction in disease achieved by flipping the paddocks every few months. The system has also made day-to-day management easier for staff.
For more information contact Andrew Palmer, KE Manager East: [email protected] or visit: http://pork.ahdb.org.uk/research-inno...
This was proposed as most outdoor units see a production boost when they move onto fresh sites, and the strip grazing system would theoretically mimic this benefit on a longer-term basis.
Some of the benefits from this system include reduced wind and soil erosion (on what is a sandy and exposed site), along with controlled traffic management, which helps to maintain the soil structure across the site.
In terms of production benefits, there has been a noticeable improvement to piglet health, from farrowing through to the weaner stage. It is believed this is due to the reduction in disease achieved by flipping the paddocks every few months. The system has also made day-to-day management easier for staff.
For more information contact Andrew Palmer, KE Manager East: [email protected] or visit: http://pork.ahdb.org.uk/research-inno...
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