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Farrowing sows

The French standard system

Pregnant sows in farrowing crate without straw. Observe the attempts to perform nest building behaviour. Video: Rebecka Westlin

The Swedish standard system

Pregnant sow in farrowing pen with straw. Observe the nest building behaviour. Video: Rebecka Westlin

Alternative system: Out-door production

Pregnant sow building her nest by using branches and leaves. Video: The Danish Society for Animal Protection

Alternative Swedish system II: Group housing in deep litter

Group-housed sows in deep litter. Note the details mentioned by the farmer. Video: Land of Science for Gothenburg University