farrowing stall

agriculture

Also known as: farrowing crate

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pig breeding A heat lamp warming the litter of a Yorkshire sow in a farrowing pen.

A farrowing stall, also known as a crate, is a specialized enclosure used in agriculture, primarily for housing sows (female pigs) during and after giving birth. The stall is designed to confine the sow, allowing her to stand or lie down but preventing her from moving freely. This design is crucial to protect newborn piglets from being accidentally crushed by the sow.

Farrowing is the term for a sow giving birth, and the litter of pigs is also called a farrow. These stalls are typically found in hog houses, which are buildings designed to shelter swine. The primary purpose of a farrowing stall is to ensure the safety and survival of piglets during the vulnerable period immediately after birth.12

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Farrowing stalls, sometimes called crates, may be used to confine the sow so that she may stand or lie down but cannot move about and accidentally crush her young.
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Farrowing stalls, sometimes called crates, may be used to confine the sow so that she may stand or lie down but cannot move about and accidentally crush her young.
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