New legal requirements, consumers’ opinions, challenging epidemiological conditions and increased pork demand are driving an imminent transition in swine production. New housing conditions and the need for improved welfare are top of mind issues across the industry.
Two of the five articles presented in this special issue of Animals investigate finishing pen space and farrowing pen design on pig comfort, morbidity and mortality. The articles offer a good review and may help form questions to investigate during the upcoming World Pork Expo <Link>.
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