Mixing sows - how to maximise welfare. Group housing strategies for mixing sows post-weaning or post-insemination

Loose or group housing of sows, or mixing groups of sows post-weaning or post-insemination comes with many challenges which can affect productivity, sow nutrition and welfare, and can increase stress and aggression. The mixing sows manual presents guidelines on how sows may be moved into groups after weaning and post-insemination to ensure optimal welfare.