Young pig and finishing Unit Jytte Jochumsen
Growers and finishers 1/3 solid floor, enrichment materials, climate, showering 75 % 25 %
Danish legislation Weaners and finishers From 15 th of May 2003 Floor construction 1/3 solid floor/drained floor for finishers 1/2 solid floor/drained floor for weaners Sprinkler systems for cooling Enrichment materials Space allowance
Rooting and enrichment materials Straw:
Rooting and enrichment materials Rope
Rooting and enrichment materials Wooden blocks
Feeding growers 1 kg mix = 1,02 – 1,08 FU 205 FU per pig ( kg) Ad lib / restrictive feeding (from 60 kg) –Reduce fat –Reduce feed cost
Check list Clean and disinfect pens/units between every batch Pen pigs in homogeneous batches Avoid mixing pigs from different batches Adjust the temperature by age Check and maintain the ventilation system Choose feed mix by age Daily control of feed quality and appetite Daily observation af weak and sick pigs Avoid too high stocking density
Check list Weekly regulation of feed for finishing pigs Weigh pigs on regular basis Remember no feeding 12 hours before delivery
Pens for sick animals