although vulva biting is common as sows wait their turn to the feeder. < Feeding stalls are a low-tech, but effective method of feeding. Sows are allowed to roam freely in their group pens ...

With major pork buyers like McDonald’s, Hormel and Safeway announcing plans to move toward gestation stall-free ... make young sows the majority in the pen. 5.Mix sows after feeding.

Studies comparing individual stalls to group housing systems ... Finally, the impact of competitive feeding situations on sow behavior and energy requirements has been investigated.