Document type : article published in Réussir Porc
Author: Camille Gérard
Preview: A survey carried out by Brittany's Chambers of Agriculture on 17 breeding and fattening farms and one group-housed maternity unit concludes that farmers are fairly positive in their assessment of the value of socializing pre-weaners. It identifies the purpose of the practice, how it is carried out, and its advantages, which clearly outweigh the disadvantages. (...) (The rest of the article is reserved for subscribers)